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Kia Sportage vs Subaru Forester

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Kia Sportage

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2026 Subaru Forester

Overview

SpecKia SportageLXSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Selected trimLXForester SUV
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecKia SportageLXSubaru ForesterForester SUV
MSRP$28,690 (best)$29,995
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia SportageLXSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Combined MPG28 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG33 MPG33 MPG
Fuel tank14.3 gal16.6 gal (best)

Performance

SpecKia SportageLXSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Horsepower187 hp (best)180 hp
Torque178 lb-ft178 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L2.5 L
CylindersI4flat 4

Size & capability

SpecKia SportageLXSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume74.1 cu ft74.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,697 lbs3,510 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.1 in8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase108.5 in (best)105.1 in
Length184.4 in (best)183.3 in
Width73.4 in (best)72 in
Height65.4 in68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecKia SportageLXSubaru ForesterForester SUV
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimKia SportageSubaru Forester
1

LX

$28,690 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Forester SUV

$29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LX

$30,490 MSRP

Premium

$33,385 MSRP

3

LX

$30,290 MSRP

Premium Hybrid

$34,730 MSRP

4

EX

$30,490 MSRP

Sport

$36,105 MSRP

5

EX

$32,290 MSRP

Limited

$37,695 MSRP

6

S

$32,590 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$37,930 MSRP

7

X-Line

$32,990 MSRP

Wilderness

$38,385 MSRP

8

EX

$33,590 MSRP

Limited Hybrid

$38,995 MSRP

9

SX

$34,290 MSRP

Touring Hybrid

$41,545 MSRP

10

X-Line

$35,490 MSRP

Touring

$41,595 MSRP

11

SX-Prestige

$36,290 MSRP

12

SX-Prestige

$38,090 MSRP

13

SX-Prestige

$40,390 MSRP

14

X-Pro Prestige

$39,590 MSRP

15

X-Line

$40,490 MSRP

16

X-Line Prestige

$47,190 MSRP

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