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SsangYong Korando vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Subaru Forester?

SsangYong Korando vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Korando is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Korando uses 7.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Forester

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Korando offers visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 178 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is moderately lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers only slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries marginally more – 492 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Reviews SsangYong Korando

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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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3.8 (3 Reviews)
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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Korando have?

The SsangYong Korando is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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