2009 Subaru Impreza vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2009 Subaru Impreza and 2009 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2009 Subaru Impreza has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Subaru | Kia |
Model | Impreza | Forte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |