2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sportage | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |