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Comparison - Kia Sportage SX SUV 2015 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2016
Suv one:
Kia Sportage SX SUV 2015
General
Other Names:
Also called:
Kia KX5
Also called:
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Make:
Kia
Subaru
Model:
Sportage
Forester
Average Price:
20,752
Updated:
30 Nov 2016
25,740
Updated:
02 Dec 2016
Car Type:
SUV
SUV
Drive Type:
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year:
2015
2016
Total Seating:
5
5
Transmission:
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth:
yes
yes
Heated seats:
yes
yes
Navigation:
yes
no
Doors:
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity:
15.30gals
15.90gals
Exterior Colors:
Color:
Black Cherry
#0B090A
Clear White
#E8E6E7
Mineral Silver
#807D7E
Signal Red
#6C0107
Twilight Blue
#495060
Color:
Burnished Bronze Metallic
#A29992
Crystal Black Silica
#060201
Crystal White Pearl
#EAEAEA
Dark Gray Metallic
#6A6A6A
Ice Silver Metallic
#B9B8C2
Ice Silver Metallic
#797881
Jasmine Green Metallic
#313C3D
Quartz Blue Pearl
#5C7390
Venetian Red Pearl
#4C0307
Fuel
Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA:
19.00mpg
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY:
24.00mpg
32.00mpg
Engine type:
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas
Engine and Performance
Valves:
16
16
Cylinders:
4
Inline
4
Flat
Engine Size/Displacement:
2.00L
2.50L
Torque:
269ft-lbs
at 1 850rpm
174ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower:
260hp
at 6 000rpm
170hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type:
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle:
34.80Feet
34.80Feet
Convenience
Cruise Control:
yes
yes
Door Pockets:
yes
yes
Cupholders:
yes
yes
Overhead console:
yes
yes
Seatback Storage:
yes
yes
Power Steering:
yes
yes
Parking sensors:
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt:
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel:
yes
yes
Rear View Camera:
yes
yes
Front view Camera:
no
no
Side view Camera:
no
no
On steering wheel:
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience:
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Roadside Assistance*
Exterior Dimensions
Length:
175.20in
180.90in
Width:
73.00in
70.70in
Height:
64.40in
68.20in
Ground Clearance:
6.80in
8.70in
Front Track:
63.30in
60.90in
Rear Track:
63.30in
61.10in
Wheel Base:
103.90in
103.90in
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.10
40.00
Rear Head Room:
38.50
37.50
Front Leg Room:
41.40in
43.00in
Rear leg room:
39.70in
38.00in
Front Hip Room:
53.70in
53.90in
Front Shoulder Room:
56.70in
57.00in
Rear Hip Room:
49.10in
53.00in
Rear Shoulder room:
55.10in
56.50in
Weights and capacites
Cargo Capacity:
54.60cu.ft
68.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:
2000lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:
26.10cu.ft
31.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach:
28.10degrees
23.00degrees
Angle of Departure:
28.20degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight:
3585.00lbs
3419.00lbs
Instruments
External Temperature Display:
yes
yes
Clock:
yes
yes
Trip computer:
yes
yes
Techometer:
yes
yes
Compass:
yes
no
Power Features
Power windows:
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors:
no
yes
More Power Features:
Hands-free entry
1 one-touch power windows
Seats
Rear Seat Collapsible:
yes
yes
Front Seats Features:
Multi-level heating passenger seat
6 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Premium cloth
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Rear Seats Features:
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Suspension
Front Suspension:
Front and rear stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension:
Double wishbone rear suspension
Suspension Info:
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension
Comfort
Interior air Filtration:
yes
yes
Climate Control:
yes
yes
More Comfort Features:
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Cooled storage compartment
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Dual vanity mirrors
Entertainment
DVD player:
no
no
AM/FM Radio:
yes
yes
Satellite radio:
yes
no
Video monitor:
no
no
More Entertainment:
Infinity premium brand stereo system
7 total speakers
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
USB connection
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Radio data system
Exterior Features
Sunroof:
no
yes
Rear defogger:
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof:
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Roof rack
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Alloy Wheels:
yes
yes
Wheel size:
18 x 7.0 in
17 x 7.0
Wheels more:
All season tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
Wheel Dimensions:
Width:
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio:
55
Diameter:
R18
Width:
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio:
60
Diameter:
R17
Safety Features
ABS:
yes
yes
Front head airbags:
yes
yes
Rear head airbags:
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags:
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist:
yes
yes
Traction control:
yes
yes
Child seat anchors:
yes
yes
Front brakes:
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control:
yes
yes
Rear brakes:
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks:
yes
yes
Daytime running lights:
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer:
yes
yes
Front fog lights:
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps:
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps:
yes
yes
Front headrests:
yes
yes
Rear headrests:
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring:
yes
yes
More Safety Features:
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Self-leveling headlights
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Security System Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Options
Packages:
SX Luxury Package
Mirror w/Homelink & Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers + Eyesight
Standard Model - 2.5i Limited
Rugged Package #2
Protection Package #2
Interior & Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers
Popular Package #1
Popular Package #2
Exterior Options:
Side Steps
Cross Bars
Puddle Lights
Mud Guards
Wheel Locks
Crystal Black Silica Body Side Molding Kit
Jasmine Green Body Side Molding Kit
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Front
Trailer Hitch
Splash Guard Kit
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)
Burnished Bronze Body Side Molding Kit
Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Venetian Red Body Side Molding Kit
Moonroof Air Deflector
Quartz Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Rear
Sport Grille Gunmetal Trim
Rear Bumper Cover
Interior Options:
Interior Light Kit
Cargo Cover
Carpet Floor Mats
Cargo Net
Cargo Tray
Cargo Mat
Front Side Sill Plate
Speaker Kit
Luggage Compartment Cover (Power Rear Gate)
All-Weather Floor Mats
Footwell Illumination Kit - Red
Sunshade
Cargo Net Side
110 Power Outlet Kit
Tweeter Kit
Cargo Net Seat Back
Rear Seat Back Protector
Compartment Separator
Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue
Cargo Net Vertical
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink
Colors
Interior Colors:
Color:
Black, leather
#1E1E1E
Black, premium cloth
#202020
Color:
Black, cloth
#454547
Gray, cloth
#969390
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