Kia Forte Koup vs Subaru BRZ
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Subaru BRZ
Overview
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Subaru BRZLimited |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Koup EX | Limited |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Subaru BRZLimited |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,890 (best) | $36,140 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Subaru BRZLimited |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Subaru BRZLimited |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 173 hp | 228 hp (best) |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Subaru BRZLimited |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13.3 cu ft (best) | 6.3 cu ft |
| Payload | 1,053 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,871 lbs | 2,842 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 101.4 in |
| Length | 178.3 in (best) | 167.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in (best) | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in (best) | 51.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Subaru BRZLimited |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia Forte Koup | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koup EX $19,890 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Limited $36,140 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Koup SX $20,690 MSRP | Limited $36,990 MSRP |
| 3 | Koup SX $21,690 MSRP | tS $38,770 MSRP |