Kia Forte5 vs Subaru Impreza
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Subaru Impreza
Overview
| Spec | Kia Forte5LX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Sport |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2018 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Forte5LX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,300 (best) | $26,595 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Forte5LX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 16.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Forte5LX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 164 hp (best) | 152 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft (best) | 145 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Forte5LX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 56.4 cu ft (best) | 56 cu ft |
| Payload | 1,040 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,928 lbs (best) | 3,249 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 105.1 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 176.2 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Forte5LX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 Forte5 | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $18,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $26,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | EX $22,200 MSRP | RS $29,495 MSRP |
| 3 | SX $23,900 MSRP | — |
| 4 | SX $26,100 MSRP | — |