Kia K5 vs Kia Forte
Overview | |
Years produced2010-2024 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$19,690 | MSRP$27,190 |
Listings1323 | Listings45 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3230 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.9 in |
Length182.7 in | Length193.1 in |
Width70.9 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2010-2024 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $19,690 | $27,190 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3230 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | 1206 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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