2015 Kia Forte vs 2015 Subaru Impreza

2015 Kia Forte

2015 Subaru Impreza

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	25	36	$18,432	$19,390
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	26	39	$16,785	$17,490
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	25	37	$15,587	$15,890
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic EX	25	33	$18,751	$19,690
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic SX	21	29	$20,647	$21,890
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Manual SX	21	29	$19,707	$20,890
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX	25	34	$18,653	$19,590
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX	22	30	$20,368	$21,590
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual EX	24	33	$17,698	$18,590
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX	22	29	$19,428	$20,590

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4-Door CVT 2.0i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i	28	37	$18,298	$19,195
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	28	37	$21,164	$22,295
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	28	37	$19,962	$20,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i	25	34	$17,381	$18,195
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i	28	37	$18,763	$19,695
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	28	37	$21,630	$22,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	28	37	$20,427	$21,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Limited	28	37	$22,070	$23,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Premium	27	36	$20,869	$21,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i	25	34	$17,846	$18,695
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium	24	33	$19,952	$20,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,432

$18,298

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,390

$19,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$323 / month

$320 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Reasonably well-rounded performance and attractive looks inside and out give the Forte lots of curb appeal, but disappointing safety scores and a lack of comfort mean that it isn't quite the high achiever that the larger Optima has been.

The 2015 Subaru Impreza is tough, practical, and relatively attractive, offering a small all-wheel-drive package for those who need it without the big fuel-economy penalty it used to bring.

TCC Likes

Sharp look and dramatic roofline
Smart, well-laid-out dash
Smartphone-based UVO features

Attractive styling
Responsive, drama-free handling
Standard AWD

TCC Dislikes

Unsupportive front seats
Limited rear-seat headroom
Disappointing safety ratings

Tepid performance
Road noise
Mandatory AWD

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

96.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.9

54.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

43.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

52.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

104.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.1

68.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.1

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

179.5

180.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2844

3021

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

154 @ 4700

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6500

148 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.58 - 0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Forte

Subaru Impreza Sedan

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.1

5.7 (Est)

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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