2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (173 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.
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, 2008 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
