2019 Subaru Impreza vs. 2019 Kia Forte
A compact car that offers spacious seats for five people, the 2019 Subaru Impreza has made itself among the top selections in its class. It has excellent fuel economy too and comes in a standard all-wheel drive.
The 2019 Kia Forte is a fully redesigned version of its predecessor, which is lauded for a good enough fuel economy. It has plenty of rear legroom too.
Design & Style
Coming in sedan and hatchback body construction, the 2019 Subaru Impreza is definitely one of those cars that you will look forward to owning. It offers comfortable and spacious seats to its drivers and passengers. High quality materials were chosen to make the cabin look and feel right. Cargo space is also great for this car.
Designed to have a modern body with a sporty look, the 2019 Kia Forte also impresses in terms of overall personality. While the front seats are bolstered for comfort, however, the backseat space has been cramped. Interior quality is also questionable for this sedan as there are so many hard plastics all around. Surfaces look and feel awkward too.
Technology & Safety
The 2019 Subaru Impreza carries with it the Starlink infotainment system, which has a 6.5-inch touchscreen. It also has been equipped with a Bluetooth, USB port, and a four-speaker audio system. Aside from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, it also provides support for the Aha smartphone app. The car comes with a rearview camera, and includes other driver aids like reverse automatic braking, rear cross traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, and blind spot monitoring. Eyesight safety is also part of its safety features, including lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking, among others.
The 2019 Kia Forte has included an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system display. This supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cabin climate settings can be changed through the buttons included. Safety wise, there is a rearview camera, driver attention and drowsiness monitor, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning.
Performance
Using a flat-four, 2.0-liter engine, the 2019 Subaru Impreza reaches a maximum output of 152 horsepower. Fuel efficiency wise, it also has huge numbers with scores of 28mpg for city driving and 38mpg for highway driving. The 2019 Kia Forte, on the other hand, gets 147 horsepower from its four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine. This has a lower score in terms of fuel efficiency when compared to the Impreza as numbers go as high as 27mpg and 37mpg only.
The Bottom Line
The comparison above has shown all the good things with which the 2019 Subaru Impreza defeats the Kia Forte in the world of compact cars. It has a powerful and fuel efficient engine, has a great body construction, and used the best materials for its cabin. It also presents great technologies awaiting to be discovered.
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