Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2010) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

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2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Kia Forte
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	104.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	180.3 in	178.3 in	2 in
Width	68.5 in	69.9 in	-1.4 in
Height	58.1 in	57.5 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	2729 lb.	346 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	13.7 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.7 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	43.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	54.7 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	35.0 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	14.7 ft³	-3.4 ft³

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

2013 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

2013 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

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