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Background grid Kia Sportage SUV 2004-2008 Subaru Forester SUV 2002-2005
Spec height1 1.73 m 2 
+ 14 cm
1 1.59 m Spec height1
+ 0.4 cm 2
2 4.35 m Spec length
+ 10 cm 1 4.45 m Spec length
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Subaru Forester SUV 2002 - 2005
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Subaru
Forester
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2002 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Kia Sportage SUV 2004 - 2008
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Sportage
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Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonSubaru Forester (SG) SUV 2002 vs. Kia Sportage (JE) SUV 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Subaru Forester (SG) SUV 2002 is 10 cm longer and 14 cm lower compared to Kia Sportage (JE) SUV 2004. It has 0.4 cm less ground clearance and offers 16% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
445 cm
+10
Length
435 cm
173.5 cm
Width2
184 cm
+10.5
198 cm
Width incl. mirrors
203.5 cm
+5.5
159 cm
Height1
173 cm
+14
252.5 cm
Wheelbase
263 cm
+10.5
19.1 cm
Ground clearance3
19.5 cm
+0.4
1360 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
387 l
+17%
Cargo volume EU4
332 l
1629 l
+16%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1411 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 21600
Price EU7
€ --
$ 20845
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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