BMW 3 Series vs Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$19,690 |
Listings1354 | Listings1253 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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 @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height56.5 in |
Length185.9 in | Length182.7 in |
Width81.4 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,800 | $19,690 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | 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. |
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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 @ 5000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.9 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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