Kia Forte (2015) vs. Subaru WRX (2016) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Kia Forte and 2016 Subaru WRX specs.
2015 Kia Forte and 2016 Subaru WRX Specifications
| Model Year |
2015 |
2016 |
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| Model |
Kia Forte |
Subaru WRX |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
104.3 in |
2 in |
| Length |
179.5 in |
180.9 in |
-1.4 in |
| Width |
70.1 in |
70.7 in |
-0.6 in |
| Height |
56.5 in |
58.1 in |
-1.6 in |
| Curb Weight |
2959 lb. |
3267 lb. |
-308 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
13.2 gal. |
15.9 gal. |
-2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.1 in |
39.8 in |
-0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.1 in |
55.6 in |
0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
52.2 in |
0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.2 in |
43.3 in |
-1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.3 in |
37.1 in |
0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
54.2 in |
0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.1 in |
53.1 in |
0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.9 in |
35.4 in |
0.5 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
78.7 in (over 2 rows) |
-0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume |
14.9 ft3 |
12.0 ft3 |
2.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX
| 2015 |
The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark.
If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX.
see full Subaru WRX review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX
| 2016 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs.
see full Subaru WRX review |
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