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2018 Kia Forte5 LX Automatic
2024 Subaru Impreza CVT
$18,300 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8 / 10
$22,995 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5 / 10
Sub-Model Forte5 Sub-Model Impreza Hatchback
Make Kia Make Subaru
Model Forte Model Impreza
Model Year 2018 Kia Forte5 Model Year 2024 Subaru Impreza Hatchback
Year 2018 Year 2024
MSRP $18,300 MSRP $22,995
Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 147 hp Horsepower 152 hp
Torque 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Torque 145 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
City 25 MPG City N/A
Highway 34 MPG Highway N/A
Combined 28 MPG Combined N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City 330 miles Cruising Range City N/A
Cruising Range Highway 448.8 miles Cruising Range Highway N/A
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 34.8 ft Turning Diameter 34.8 ft
Wheels Type Steel Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Rear Suspension Double Wishbone
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Optional Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Optional Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Optional Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Ground Clearance 5.5 in Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in Wheelbase 105.1 in
Front Wheel Size 15" x 6" Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P195/65HR15 Front Tire P205/55HR16
Rear Tire P195/65HR15 Rear Tire P205/55HR16
Front Width 61.5 in Front Width 60.6 in
Max Width 70.1 in Max Width 70.1 in
Height 57.1 in Height 58.3 in
Length 171.3 in Length 176.2 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room 53.8 in Front Seat Hip Room 55.1 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38.7 in Rear Seat Headroom 38 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 53.1 in Rear Seat Hip Room 53.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room 36.5 in
Curb Weight N/A Curb Weight 3,171 lbs