Brand	Kia Malaysia	Subaru Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 211,498	RM 221,500 Subaru Forester Price
Variant	Sorento 2.5 2WD 7-Seater	Forester 2.5i-S EyeSight
User Rating	4.13 Sorento reviews	4.3 Forester reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)	+1	+7
Vehicle Type	SUV SUV Cars in Malaysia	SUV SUV Cars in Malaysia

Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Seating Capacity	7 Seats	5 Seats
Engine Displacement	2497 cc	2499 cc
Power	177 hp	182 hp

	4.13/5 24 reviews	4.3/5 27 reviews
User Review Comparison	Spacious and Practical SUV for Malaysian Families For more than a year, my family has only driven the Kia Sorento, and it's been great. It's big enough for long trips but small enough to drive in... Read More Y yusrii Oct 09, 2025 for Kia Sorento	Issues with the air-conditioning system I purchased my Subaru Forester one and a half years ago. For the first year, it performed fine, but after that, many issues started emerging. While I... Read More Z Zulhasif Sep 15, 2025 for Subaru Forester

Things we like	Descent set of safety features Ample boot space Elegant looks Read More	Spacious and comfortable interior. Excellent all-wheel-drive capabilities. Advanced EyeSight safety technology. Strong and reliable Boxer engine. Well-balanced handling for an SUV. Competitive pricing, especially after the price drop. Read More
Things we don't like	Fuel guzzler Read More	Unchanged powertrain from the previous model. Limited color options compared to some rivals. Read More

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	67 L	--
Kerb Weight	1719 kg	--
Length	4810 mm	4655 mm
Width	1900 mm	1830 mm
Height	1695 mm	1730 mm
Wheel Base	2815 mm	2670 mm
Ground Clearance	176 mm	220 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	7 Seats	5 Seats
Cargo Volume	--	496 L

Engine	2.5L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	MPI	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	--
Bore X Stroke	88.5 x 101.5 mm	--

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	2497 cc	2499 cc
Power	177 hp	182 hp
Torque	232 Nm	247 Nm
RPM At Max Power	6000 RPM	5800 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	4000 RPM	3700 RPM
Acceleration	--	9.7 s

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Motor Driven Power Steering	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Double Wishbone

Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed
Drive Type	2WD	AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	Yes

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	--	R18

Advance Safety Feature	Multi-Collision Brake Control, Auto Hold Function, Auto Door Lock, Rear Occupant Alert, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist Multi-Collision Brake Control, Auto Hold Function, Auto Door Lock, Rear Occupant Alert, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist	Auto Vehicle Hold, Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Lane Centring Control and Preceding Vehicle Adaptive Steering Control, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert and High Beam Assist. Auto Vehicle Hold, Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Lane Centring Control and Preceding Vehicle Adaptive Steering Control, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert and High Beam Assist.
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Auto Dimming	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
360 Camera	No	--
Park Assist	No	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)	Yes	--
Blind Spot monitor	No	--
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Downhill Assist Control	--	Yes
Front Impact Beams	--	Yes
Lane Departure Warning System	--	Yes

Display Size	10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch	11.6 Inch 11.6 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Audio System	Standard Standard	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	6 6	6 6
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	--	4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Dual Zone Dual Zone	Dual Zone Dual Zone
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Memory Seats	No	No
Head-Up Display	No	No
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Ventilated Rear Seats	--	No

Adjustable Headrest	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	8-Way Driver & Front Passenger 8-Way Driver & Front Passenger	10-Way Driver & 8-Way Front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 8-Way Front Passenger
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row 60:40 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split 2nd Row 60:40 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split	60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Upholstery	Fabric Fabric	Leather Leather
Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Dual LED Dual LED	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	LED LED
Taillight Type	LED LED	LED LED
Fog Lights Front	LED LED	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	LED LED	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamps Washer	--	No
Removable Convertible Top	--	No
Side Stepper	--	No

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