2019 Kia Sportage vs 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Subaru Forester

Select style

EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$26,718	$28,100
Sportage EX FWD	22	29	$25,270	$26,600
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$24,248	$25,250
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$22,800	$23,750
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	20	23	$32,893	$34,600
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	21	26	$31,446	$33,100

Select style

2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 2.5i	26	33	$22,915	$24,295
Forester 2.5i Limited	26	33	$28,787	$30,795
Forester 2.5i Premium	26	33	$25,110	$26,695
Forester 2.5i Sport	26	33	$27,040	$28,795
Forester 2.5i Touring	26	33	$31,991	$34,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,718

$22,915

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,100

$24,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$468 / month

$405 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.

TCC Likes

Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power

Fantastic utility
Comfortable ride
Great safety tech

TCC Dislikes

Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility

Sun Belters might want FWD
Manual and turbo gone
Sport trim about looks only

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

111.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

53.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

39.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

43.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

176.4

182.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

67.5

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

74.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

31.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

51.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.7

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1650

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3448

3449

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4000

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.19

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.60 - 0.75

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sportage

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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