Kia Forte vs Chevrolet Sonic
Overview | |
Years produced2010-2024 | Years produced2012-2020 |
MSRP$19,690 | MSRP$16,720 |
Listings7641 | Listings1265 |
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 | Engine1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque148 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space14.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight2857 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height59.7 in |
Length182.7 in | Length173.9 in |
Width70.9 in | Width68.3 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase99.4 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2010-2024 | 2012-2020 |
MSRP | $19,690 | $16,720 |
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 | 1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 148 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 2857 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 59.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 173.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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