2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
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, 2007 Subaru Forester (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |