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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 WRX Hatchback
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback
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$25,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Golf
2021 Volkswagen Golf
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$23,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
44.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³

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 WRX Hatchback
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Rear Angle View
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Dashboard
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Volkswagen Golf
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Front Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
244 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,208 lbs
2,945 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
21 MPG
33 MPG
City
25 MPG
19 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
25 MPG
39 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
8.6 (Est) Tons/yr
5.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
16.9 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
330 miles
321.1 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
448.8 miles
422.5 miles
514.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
171.3 in
173.8 in
167.6 in
Height
57.1 in
58.1 in
58.2 in
Max Width
70.1 in
70.7 in
70.8 in
Front Width
61.5 in
60.2 in
61 in
Rear Width
62 in
60.6 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.3 in
103.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
6.1 in
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
43.5 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
40.3 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
54.8 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
53.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.9 in
33.5 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
37.6 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.9 in
53.2 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.1 in
53.3 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
23.2 ft³
19 ft³
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
44.4 ft³
53.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
34.8 ft
35.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
17" x 8"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
17" x 8"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P235/45WR17
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P235/45WR17
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Clear White
  • Gravity Blue
  • Silky Silver
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Dark Gray Metallic
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Plasma Blue Silica
  • Satin White Pearl
  • WR Blue Pearl
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • White Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Carbon Black, Checkered Cloth Upholstery w/Red Stitching
  • Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A
Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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