Kia Forte (2020) vs. Subaru Outback (2021) Specs

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2020 Kia Forte and 2021 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2020	2021
Model	Kia Forte	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,746 mm	0 mm
Length	4,641 mm	4,859 mm	0 mm
Width	1,801 mm	1,854 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,679 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,366 kg	1,762 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	53 L	70 L	-17 L
Headroom, Row 1	986 mm	1,019 mm	985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,425 mm	1,476 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,346 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,072 mm	1,087 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	993 mm	-40 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,405 mm	1,458 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,298 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	907 mm	1,003 mm	906 mm
Total Legroom	1,979 mm (over 2 rows)	2,090 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	433 L	920 L	-487 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3	2,144 L	13.3

2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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