2019 Kia Sportage vs 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Subaru Forester

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FWD LX

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

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2.5i

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,800

$22,915

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,750

$24,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$396 / month

$405 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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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

23 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

111.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

54.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

64.4

67.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.4

8.7

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

35.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

76.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

35.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

73.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

51.2

Brakes

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

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 Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60HR17

Trailering

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

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3305

3449

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4000

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Kia Sportage

Subaru Forester

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.0

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

2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Sportage is here; 2020s arriving
Bonus: Up to $2,500 cash on 2019s
Finance: 0.0% for 48 months on 2019s
Lease: From $189 per month on 2019s

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2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Forester all-new and widely available
No factory rebate, but dealer discounting possible
Lease from $255 for 36 months
Get 3.49% APR for 63 months

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