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2018 Kia Forte
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2018 Kia Forte
MSRP $15,495 - $27,295
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2018 Subaru Legacy
MSRP $24,995 - $36,795
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded H-6
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.5 L/150 3.6 L/222
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection MPI
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
164 hp @ 6200 rpm 147 hp @ 6200 rpm
175 hp @ 5800 rpm 256 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
151 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 132 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
174 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 247 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic -inc: drive mode select (Eco/Normal/Sport) 6-Speed Automatic -inc: drive mode select (Eco/Normal/Sport), Air Conditioning, Keyless Entry w/Panic Alarm 6-Speed Manual
Lineartronic CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, normal and manual transmission modes, transmission shift lock and Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch High-Torque Lineartronic CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, normal and manual transmission modes, transmission shift lock and Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.0 - 9.4 L/100 km
9.3 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.1 - 7.0 L/100 km
7.0 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.1 - 9.4 L/100 km
7.0 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
955 - 1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,090 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,476 mm
Rear Head Room
947 mm
940 mm
Rear Leg Room
912 mm
968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,394 mm
1,455 mm
Trunk Volume
422 L
425 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,751 mm
Length, Overall
4,559 mm
4,803 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,839 mm
Height, Overall
1,435 mm
1,501 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 mm
150 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,328 - 1,374 kg
1,596 - 1,703 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15
P225/55VR17 P225/50HR18
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15
P225/55VR17 P225/50HR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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