Kia Forte vs Kia Optima
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2020 | Years produced2010-2024 |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$19,690 |
Listings229 | Listings1413 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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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 | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length191.1 in | Length182.7 in |
Width73.2 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2020 | 2010-2024 |
MSRP | $22,900 | $19,690 |
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 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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