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2021 Kia Forte
2020 Subaru Impreza

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2021 Kia Forte
MSRP $17,895 - $28,995
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2020 Subaru Impreza
MSRP $19,995 - $31,695
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.6 L/97
2.0 L/122
Fuel System
MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm 201 hp @ 6000 rpm
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
132 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
145 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Intelligent Variable Automatic 7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic -inc: paddle shifter drive mode 6-Speed Manual
Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: hill holder system, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system: electronically controlled Multi-Plate Transfer clutch (MPT), hood insulator, manual mode gear position and mode indicator, EyeSight Package, EyeSight, Lane Keep Assist, Pre-Collision Braking, pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision throttle management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure & Lane Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, SI-DRIVE, Enhanced Gauges, 4.2" colour information display, 3.70 Axle Ratio 5-Speed Manual -inc: hill holder system, flexible flywheel, fully synchronized, including reverse, hydraulically operated, dry single-plate disc clutch, starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled) and Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system: viscous-coupling limited-slip centre differential Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: hill holder system, manual mode w/paddle shift controls, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system: electronically controlled Multi-Plate Transfer clutch (MPT), hood insulator, manual mode gear position and mode indicator, EyeSight Package, EyeSight, Lane Keep Assist, Pre-Collision Braking, pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision throttle management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure & Lane Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB), High Beam Assist (HBA), SI-DRIVE, 3.70 Axle Ratio Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: hill holder system, manual mode w/paddle shift controls, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system: electronically controlled Multi-Plate Transfer clutch (MPT), hood insulator, manual mode gear position and mode indicator Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: hill holder system, manual mode w/paddle shift controls, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system: electronically controlled Multi-Plate Transfer clutch (MPT), hood insulator, manual mode gear position and mode indicator, EyeSight Package, EyeSight, Lane Keep Assist, Pre-Collision Braking, pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision throttle management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure & Lane Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, SI-DRIVE, 3.70 Axle Ratio
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.8 - 8.7 L/100 km
8.3 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 6.6 L/100 km
6.4 - 7.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 8.7 L/100 km
6.4 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
986 mm
955 - 1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,095 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,440 mm
Rear Head Room
953 mm
945 - 965 mm
Rear Leg Room
907 mm
927 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,405 mm
1,412 mm
Trunk Volume
433 L
348 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,670 mm
Length, Overall
4,641 mm
4,475 - 4,641 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,801 mm
1,775 mm
Height, Overall
1,435 mm
1,455 - 1,481 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 mm
130 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,227 - 1,397 kg
1,349 - 1,455 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18 P195/65HR15
P205/55VR16 P205/50VR17 P225/40VR18
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18 P195/65HR15
P205/55VR16 P205/50VR17 P225/40VR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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