Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 180.3 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.5 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 58.1 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2908 lb. | 3075 lb. | -167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 33.5 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |