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Kia Forte (2017) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2017 Kia Forte and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model Kia Forte Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,351 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,375 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 64 L -14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,367 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 983 mm 1,016 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,349 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 912 mm 965 mm -53 mm
Total Legroom 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 657 L 949 L -292 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,597 L 1,934 L 0 L

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2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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