2016 Kia Forte vs 2016 Subaru Impreza

2016 Kia Forte

2016 Subaru Impreza

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	24	35	$18,993	$19,990
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	26	39	$16,991	$17,700
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	25	37	$15,684	$15,990
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic EX	25	33	$19,367	$20,390
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic LX	25	33	$17,359	$18,090
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic SX	21	29	$20,740	$21,990
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Manual SX	21	29	$19,811	$20,990
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX	25	34	$18,895	$19,890
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX	22	30	$20,461	$21,690
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX	22	29	$19,521	$20,690

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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	$18,390	$19,295
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	28	37	$21,442	$22,595
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	28	37	$20,055	$21,095
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i	25	34	$17,473	$18,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i	28	37	$18,855	$19,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	28	37	$21,907	$23,095
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	28	37	$20,520	$21,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Limited	28	37	$22,347	$23,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Premium	27	36	$20,962	$22,095
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i	25	34	$17,938	$18,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium	24	33	$20,046	$21,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,993

$18,390

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,990

$19,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$333 / month

$322 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

There's a lot of curb appeal in the 2016 Kia Forte, although lackluster safety scores and cabin-comfort shortcomings keep it from being another Kia high-achiever.

The 2016 Subaru Impreza is the compact car to choose when you require all-wheel drive for year-round traction but don't want or need the gas-mileage hit that comes with boxy SUVs and rugged trail ability.

TCC Likes

Dramatic roofline, sharp detailing
Smart, well-laid-out dash
Choice of nav systems

Ride and handling
Standard AWD
Easy loading, flat cargo floor

TCC Dislikes

Limited rear head room
Short, unsupportive front seats
Disappointing safety ratings

Tepid performance with CVT
Road noise
Sedan styling

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.1

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

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

179.5

180.5

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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 )

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 Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P195/65HR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2844

3021

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

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

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

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

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

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

6.3

5.7

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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