Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$62,300 | MSRP$19,690 |
Average price$43,545 | Average price$18,838 |
Listings530 | Listings1405 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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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 | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4189 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length194.9 in | Length182.7 in |
Width81.3 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase116.6 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1356 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $62,300 | $19,690 |
Average price | $43,545 | $18,838 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 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 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
MPG City | 28 | |
MPG Highway | 39 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | |
MPG Highway | 39 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.1 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4189 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 81.3 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 116.6 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1356 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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