2021 Kia Sportage vs. 2021 Subaru Forester

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What is the main difference between Sportage and Forester?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2021 Kia Sportage has a more powerful engine than the 2021 Subaru Forester, and it gets 5.7 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. And finally, the 2021 Sportage has a slightly taller body than the 2021 Forester. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.4 L, Auto, All Wheel
  • 2.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$24,090
$24,795
Engine
Engine
2.4 L/144
2.5 L/152
Horsepower
Horsepower
181 hp
182 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73 in
71.5 in
Length
Length
176.4 in
182.1 in
Height
Height
64.4 - 65.2 in
67.5 - 68.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.1 in
105.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
89.4 ft2
90.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.6 - 39.3 in
40.2 - 41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.5 in
43.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
58.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.9 - 39.1 in
37.7 - 39.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.2 in
39.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
57.2 in

Costs

2021 Kia Sportage

2021 Subaru Forester

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200 - $2,500
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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