Kia Forte vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
Years produced1964-1965 | Years produced2010-Present |
MSRP$21,680 | MSRP$19,690 |
Average price$19,426 | Average price$18,138 |
Listings1145 | Listings1195 |
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 | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3086 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height56.5 in |
Length193.8 in | Length182.7 in |
Width73.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1964-1965 | 2010-Present |
MSRP | $21,680 | $19,690 |
Average price | $19,426 | $18,138 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.3 |
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 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3086 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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