Kia Sorento vs Subaru Forester
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia Sorento and the Subaru Forester as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia Sorento
1.6 EX 4x2 Turbo Hybrid variant
- SRP
- ₱2,188,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱38,075
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru Forester
2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid variant
- SRP
- ₱2,498,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,470
How they differ
- The Kia Sorento is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,188,000, which is ₱310,000 (12%) below the Subaru Forester at ₱2,498,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Sorento is estimated at ₱38,075 a month against ₱43,470 for the Forester, a difference of ₱5,395 a month.
- The Sorento makes more power (235 PS against 164 PS for the Forester).
- The Sorento has more torque (367 Nm against 209 Nm for the Forester).
- The Forester has the larger engine (2,498 cc against 1,598 cc for the Sorento).
- The Sorento is the longer vehicle (4,815 mm against 4,655 mm for the Forester).
- The Forester sits higher off the ground (220 mm against 174 mm for the Sorento).
- The Sorento seats 7, the Forester seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia Sorento1.6 EX 4x2 Turbo Hybrid, ₱2,188,000 | Subaru Forester2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid, ₱2,498,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.6L turbo gasoline hybrid (Gamma II 1.6 T-GDI with permanent magnet synchronous motor) | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol + e-BOXER hybrid system |
| Displacement (differs) | 1598 cc | 2498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 235 PS | 164 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 5600 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 367 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 3,600-4,800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 16.9 km/L |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion (259 V, 4.3 Ah) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 90 kW |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed automatic | Lineartronic CVT with manual mode and paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain (differs) | FWD | Symmetrical AWD (electronically controlled AWD coupling) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4815 mm | 4655 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2815 mm | 2670 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 174 mm | 220 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1963 kg | 1760 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.78 m | 5.4 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 67 L | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 357 L | 1655 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson strut with stabilizer | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-link | Double wishbone |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 235/50R19 |
| Wheels (differs) | 18" alloy | 19" machined aluminium alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | 4-wheel ABS with brake assist |
| Airbags (differs) | 6 | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Cruise control, front and rear parking distance warning, rear camera | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, High Beam Assist, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Multi View Monitor, Driver Monitoring System, Emergency Driving Stop System |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and downhill brake control | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring and towing stability control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.3" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 11.6" Full HD display, Harman/Kardon premium audio with 10 speakers, subwoofer and 8-channel amplifier |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, wireless charger |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4" LCD | Dual gauges with 4.2" full-colour LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | Multi-faceted reflector LED | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with remote start and push-button start | Keyless access with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | Petrol engine alone: 180 PS at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm at 1,500-4,500 rpm; electric motor 60 PS and 264 Nm | Leather seats, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, 8-way power passenger seat, power sunroof, hands-free power rear gate, dual-zone climate control, dual-function X-MODE with hill descent control, EV drive mode |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.