2020 Subaru Impreza vs. 2020 Kia Forte
The 2020 Subaru Impreza now has a standard EyeSight package for its CVT models. It has spacious seats and also offers great fuel economy.
Discontinuing the S trim, the 2020 Kia Forte launched GT and G-line trims instead. There are plenty of standard features in this ride too.
Design & Style
Gifted with the looks to impress modern-car lovers, the 2020 Subaru Impreza is indeed more than just an appealing car from the outside. Inside it, you will find the cabin spacious enough to accommodate five passengers of all shapes, sizes, and ages. The standard cloth upholstery can be upgraded to include heated front seats, and leather setups instead. It offers great visibility too, and has plenty of legroom especially at the rear seats. With high-quality soft-touch surfaces, it is easy to be impressed with this ride.
Coming with a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and the standard cloth upholstery, the 2020 Kia Forte also impresses in terms of roominess. There are nicely designed vents on the dash, as well as some attractive interior materials too.
Technology & Safety
The 2020 Subaru Impreza equipped its StarLink infotainment system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen. It is also gifted with a four-speaker audio, a Bluetooth interface, and a USB port. Aside from supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it also has integrated the Aha smartphone app in its setup. For your safety, the car comes standard with a rearview camera plus a long list of driver aids. This has a rear cross traffic alert with its blind spot monitoring, automatic high beam headlights, and reverse automatic braking. Its EyeSight safety suite has features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The Forte, on the other hand, uses an eight-inch touch screen display for its infotainment system. Just like the Impreza it has a four-speaker audio, a Bluetooth Interface, and a USB port. It supports smartphone integration via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Aside from a rearview camera, it also has safety features such as driver attention and drowsiness monitor, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
Performance
The four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine in the Kia Forte reaches up to 147 horsepower in terms of output. For the Subaru Impreza, you will be delighted with the 152 horsepower yield for its four-cylinder engine. When it comes to fuel efficiency, the Impreza reaches 36mpg for highway driving and 28mpg for city driving. The Forte scores 25mpg for city driving and 32 mpg for highway driving.
The Bottom Line
There are some attributes in the Kia Forte that makes it a delightful car. However, the Subaru Impreza knows how to create a lasting impression. It looks good, and it has functionalities to love, plus it has a fuel-efficient engine too.
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