Verdict
Kia Sportage and Subaru Forester are dead even on Octane Score at 77, though reviewers don't agree on everything underneath that number. The Kia Sportage wins the most individual categories, taking 6 of 8 where both have enough coverage to call. The biggest gap is in Reliability, where the Subaru Forester leads by 23 points.
Reviewers
Kia Sportage
Auto Buyers Guide, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese
Subaru Forester
Auto Buyers Guide, Doug DeMuro, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese