2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Forester (321 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
