2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 389 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2013 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Forester | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
