Compare 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

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
8.0

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.

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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
5 5

Second Leg Room (in)
35.9 35.4

Front Head Room (in)
39.1 39.8

Second Hip Room (in)
53.1 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 12

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 10.8

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 14.5

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size
NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

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
NA Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
154 @ 4700 145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
2.0 L/122 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)
29 31

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 37

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 28

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
6 6

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.64 -

Trans Order Code
NA NA

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 Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut 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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