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Kia Forte5
2018 Kia Forte5
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$18,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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$19,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Forte5
2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Right Side View
2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Driver and Front Passenger Seats
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Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
2008-2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Rear Angle View
2008-2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
170 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
170 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,109 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
22 MPG
City
25 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
8.5 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
16.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
330 miles
338 miles
Cruising Range Highway
448.8 miles
456.3 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
171.3 in
173.8 in
Height
57.1 in
58.3 in
Max Width
70.1 in
68.5 in
Front Width
61.5 in
58.7 in
Rear Width
62 in
58.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.1 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
43.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
39.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
54.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.9 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.9 in
53.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.1 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
23.2 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
19 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
44.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
34.8 ft
Turning Diameter Wall to Wall
N/A
36.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
17" x 7.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P205/50R17
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P205/50R17

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Clear White
  • Gravity Blue
  • Silky Silver
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Optional
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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