2013 Kia Forte vs 2013 Subaru Impreza

2013 Kia Forte

2013 Subaru Impreza

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	26	36	$16,950	$17,800
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	26	36	$16,080	$16,400
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	23	32	$18,380	$19,300
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	25	34	$15,100	$15,400
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB EX	26	36	$17,430	$18,300
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB SX	23	32	$18,860	$19,800
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX	25	34	$17,520	$18,400
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX	23	31	$18,860	$19,800
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual EX	24	33	$16,570	$17,400
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX	22	32	$17,900	$18,800

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4-Door Automatic 2.0i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i	27	36	$18,021	$18,895
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited	27	36	$20,888	$21,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium	27	36	$19,315	$20,295
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i	25	34	$17,104	$17,895
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	25	34	$18,815	$19,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i	27	36	$18,486	$19,395
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited	27	36	$21,352	$22,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium	27	36	$19,780	$20,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Limited	27	36	$21,792	$22,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Premium	27	36	$20,685	$21,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i	25	33	$17,569	$18,395
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	25	33	$19,280	$20,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium	25	33	$19,768	$20,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,950

$18,021

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,800

$18,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$297 / month

$315 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It's a family affair: the Kia Forte lineup is more comfortable, more eager, and better finished than ever, and a step up from what its sticker price might suggest.

The 2013 Impreza retains the Subaru hallmarks of standard all-wheel drive, practicality, and durability, while packing in more features for the money—and it looks good doing it.

TCC Likes

Elegant, simple styling
Cabin space (sedan and hatch)
Standard connectivity features

36 mpg, in an all-wheel-drive car
Standard AWD
Responsive, drama-free handling

TCC Dislikes

Base model lacks telescopic steering
Balky clutch (manual)
Front-seat comfort

Road noise
Interior trim still feels cheap
Lack of advanced infotainment options

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.700

55.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.800

96.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.600

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.700

54.2

Front Leg Room (in)

43.300

43.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.000

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

35.000

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.000

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.300

53.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.900

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

178.300

180.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.500

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.600

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

104.300

104.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.900

68.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.300

59.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.700

12.0

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

10.9 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.700

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.200

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.900

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.890

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2791

2977

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

15 x 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

15 x 6

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.300

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

156 @ 6200

148 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

144 @ 4300

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.800

1.658

Trans Type

CVT

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.885

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.380

3.667

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.630

2.262

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.880

3.700

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.380

1.208

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.770

0.618

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.210

3.581

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Forte

Subaru Impreza Sedan

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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