Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 104.3 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 178.3 in | 2 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 69.9 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2911 lb. | 2707 lb. | 204 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.0 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 54.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.0 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |