2026 SUV Comparison
Kia Sportage vs Subaru Forester
Kia Sportage
MSRP from $32,295 – $45,695
Subaru Forester
MSRP from $34,195 – $48,695
MSRP by Trim
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $32,295 | $34,195 |
| LX | $34,395 | $39,195 |
| X-Line | $38,195 | $41,695 |
| EX | $40,195 | $43,695 |
| EX Premium | $42,195 | $45,695 |
| X-Line Limited | $45,695 | $48,695 |
Fuel Economy (Combined L/100km)
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 8.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| LX | 8.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| X-Line | 8.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| EX | 8.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| EX Premium | 8.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| X-Line Limited | 8.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Specifications
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 | 180 |
| Touchscreen (") | 12.3 | 7 |
| Cluster (") | 4 | 4.2 |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Seat Material | Cloth | Cloth |
| Climate Control | Air Conditioning | Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cargo (L) | 1,036 | 838 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 36.6 | 29.6 |
| Towing (lbs) | 2,500 | 1,499 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3,702 | 3,510 |
| Powertrain | Gas | Gas |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Features
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Camera | Included | Included |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Included | Included |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Included | Included |
| Automatic Headlights | Included | Not included |
| Backup Camera | Included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Detection | Not included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring with Active Assist | Included | Not included |
| Digital Key | Included | Not included |
| Driver Seat Memory | Included | Included |
| Engine Immobilizer | Included | Included |
| Forward Automatic Braking | Included | Included |
| Front Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Garage Door Opener | Included | Included |
| Heads-up Display | Included | Not included |
| Heated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Rear Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Included | Included |
| Highway/Traffic Jam Assist | Included | Included |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | Included | Included |
| Lane Assist | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Included | Not included |
| Manual Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Included | Not included |
| Power Driver Seat | Included | Included |
| Power Folding Side Mirrors | Included | Included |
| Power Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Power Lumbar Support | Included | Included |
| Power Passenger Seat | Included | Not included |
| Power Sunshade | Included | Not included |
| Premium Audio System | Included | Included |
| Push-Button Start | Included | Included |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Included | Included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Included | Included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | Not included | Included |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Remote Start | Included | Included |
| Road Sign Assist | Included | Included |
| Roof Rails | Included | Included |
| Safe Exit Assist/Rear Seat Alert | Included | Included |
| Side Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Suede/Microfiber Seat Inserts | Not included | Included |
| Sunroof | Not included | Included |
| Terrain Drive Modes | Not included | Included |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Included | Not included |
| Urethane Steering Wheel | Not included | Included |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Wireless Charger | Included | Included |
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