Subaru Forester vs Kia Sorento

A reliable SUV like the Subaru Forester or Kia Sorento can help you get through tough driving conditions and provide you with the kind of storage space that comes in handy. However, which one is right for you? To help drivers and families near Parsippany, Wayne, and Morristown decide, Paul Miller Subaru looks at what each one has to offer in this Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento comparison.

Forester vs Sorento: Dimensions

The Subaru Forester is designed to feature a comfortable and capable drive. It succeeds by riding on a rugged drivetrain and sporting an interior with lots of room to stretch out. Taller drivers will especially enjoy its 41.2 inches of headroom. You can also load it up with lots of cargo, too. With the backseats folded down, you'll have up to 76.1 cubic feet of cargo room.

The Kia Sorento also has a roomy interior, but it might make taller drivers feel a bit cramped with just 39.5 inches of front headroom. It also comes with folding seats, but it can't carry as much cargo with only 73 cubic feet of space.

The Forester is also built to take on trails, potholes, and tough terrain. It features an 8.7-inch ground clearance that'll help you get up and over obstacles in your path and conquer steep hills. The Kia Sorento sits a little lower to the ground with a 7.3-inch ground clearance.

Safety & Driver Assistance Features

To keep you in control in any conditions, the Subaru Forester comes with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. It also offers protection throughout the interior with seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag and side curtain airbags.

The Kia Sorento offers all-wheel drive but has standard front-wheel drive. While it also has side curtain airbags, it leaves more of the cabin exposed with only six total airbags.

The Forester is also prepared to give you more awareness during your drive. The standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology system can prevent accidents using features such as:

• Pre-Collision Braking System
• Pre-Collision Throttle Management
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control

The Kia Sorento offers several similar driver-assistance features. However, most of them don't come standard and aren't even available on the first few trim levels.

Fuel Economy: Subaru Forester vs Kia Sorento

The Subaru Forester runs on an efficient 2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine that features a Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS). This comes with a standard Auto Start-Stop System and works with a Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Together, this combination helps the Forester get up to an EPA-estimated 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway.

The Kia Sorento is also an efficient SUV, but it can't travel as far in between stops for gas. Its most efficient powertrain is a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that works with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Without a DAVCS or the precise shifting of a CVT, it can only deliver an EPA-estimated 22 MPG city and 29 MPG highway.[i]

Test Drive a Dependable SUV in Parsippany, NJ!

To learn more about this Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento comparison, contact Paul Miller Subaru and take a test drive. With its versatile drivetrain, standard safety features, and copious cargo room, it's an excellent option for drivers and families near Parsippany, Wayne, and Morristown.