2026 Kia
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Subaru Forester.
The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage.
Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sportage, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sportage will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.
Dimensions
The Kia Sportage is a little wider than the Subaru Forester, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Kia Sportage takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Subaru Forester.
The Kia Sportage has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Sportage and the Subaru Forester are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sportage and the Subaru Forester.
The Kia Sportage has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Forester.