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 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $28,531 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $39,840 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $41,473 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 5 (best) |
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 |
Live inventory
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Kia Forte Koup vs Subaru BRZ FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2027 Subaru BRZ?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Kia Forte Koup vs 2027 Subaru BRZ on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2027 Subaru BRZ?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Kia Forte Koup starts lower at $19,890. Live Subaru BRZ listings start at $28,531.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2027 Subaru BRZ?
- The 2016 Kia Forte Koup leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (19,890).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2027 Subaru BRZ?
- The 2016 Kia Forte Koup leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2027 Subaru BRZ?
- The 2027 Subaru BRZ leads on horsepower in this comparison (228).
- Which has better seats: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2027 Subaru BRZ?
- The 2016 Kia Forte Koup leads on seats in this comparison (5).