BMW 5 Series vs Kia Forte
Overview | |
Years produced1972-Present | Years produced2010-Present |
MSRP$57,900 | MSRP$19,690 |
Average price$27,454 | Average price$17,846 |
Listings331 | Listings1286 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4041 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height59.6 in | Height56.5 in |
Length199.2 in | Length182.7 in |
Width84.9 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase117.9 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload977 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1972-Present | 2010-Present |
MSRP | $57,900 | $19,690 |
Average price | $27,454 | $17,846 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.4 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4041 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 59.6 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 199.2 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 977 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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