Kia Forte (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Kia Forte	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.9 in	2.4 in
Length	171.3 in	180.9 in	-9.6 in
Width	70.1 in	70.7 in	-0.6 in
Height	57.1 in	66.4 in	-9.3 in
Curb Weight	3122 lb.	3653 lb.	-531 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.0 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.9 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.0 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.5 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.0 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	38.0 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	34.4 ft³	-11.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	74.7 ft³	-18.3 ft³

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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