2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 639 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |