Kia Forte (2016 – 2018) vs Subaru Impreza (2016 – 2022): specs compared
The Kia Forte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 164 hp against 152 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,275 kg against 1,349 kg. At 4,625 mm, the Subaru Impreza is 66 mm longer than the Kia Forte.
| Specification |
Kia
Forte
2016 – 2018
|
Subaru
Impreza
2016 – 2022
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2018 | 2016 – 2022 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 149 – 166 hp | 154 hp |
| Torque | 179 – 205 Nm | 197 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 8.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,625 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,319 kg | 1,349 – 1,376 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.