Comparison of the 2023 Subaru Impreza vs 2023 Kia Forte 

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Also, the 2023 Kia Forte gets a bit better fuel economy, offers a turbocharged engine option,

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and has a wider selection of transmissions compared to the 2023 Subaru Impreza.

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The Forte is a front-wheel-drive, four-door sedan, whereas The Subaru Impreza is available in either

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four-door hatchback or five-door hatchback, with all-wheel-drive as standard.

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The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive (AWD), making it a strong choice in areas with frequent snow in the forecast.

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When comparing the Subaru Impreza with a Kia Rio, the Subaru Impreza has an edge in the areas of interior volume, overall quality rating, and basic engine horsepower.

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The five-speed manual on Subarus Impreza Sport sedan is less lethargic than the CVT in our long-term Sport Hatch,

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but in fact, we preferred the automatic because of its jerky, inaccurate manual-shift characteristics.

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What Is The 2020 Kia Forte Reliability?

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