2021 Kia K5 vs 2021 Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$23,590 | MSRP$17,890 |
Listings13 | Listings174 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Kia K5 Reviews SummarySedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
2021 Kia Forte Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3115 lbs | Curb Weight2908 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length193.1 in | Length182.7 in |
Width73.2 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload884 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,590 | $17,890 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Sedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3115 lbs | 2908 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 884 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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