2019 Kia Forte vs 2019 MINI Cooper
Overview | |
MSRP$17,790 | MSRP$21,900 |
Average price$14,497 | Average price$19,707 |
Listings630 | Listings243 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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2019 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryHighways are increasingly full of crossovers and small SUVs, but not too long ago sedans ruled the road. The simple three-box design made for a vehicle that was, and still is, an effective daily driver. It has enough trunk space for several bags and room for 4 (or even 5) passengers. They are often more fuel-efficient than their heavier SUV counterparts and almost always less expensive. Maybe this explains why Kia’s best-selling vehicle last year wasn’t any of its SUVs or crossovers. It was the Forte, which has been completely redesigned for 2019. Even when limited to small cars, the Forte's competition is quite stiff. But the Honda Civic has been generally heralded as the gold standard. The Civic is just a bit larger and a bit more upscale than other cars in its segment, but its higher price tag reflects that status. The Forte previously operated only in the “value” end of this spectrum, with a dash of sporty styling thrown in (but generally lacking the performance to back it up). The new Forte is certainly sportier and more upscale, yet it still keeps value as one of its core principles. After a week driving it, we can say it is absolutely one of the standout small cars of this year, but does it have the goods to outgun the Civic? | |
2019 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryWhen we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2721 lbs | Curb Weight2625 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height55.7 in |
Length182.7 in | Length151.1 in |
Width70.9 in | Width76.1 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload680 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,790 | $21,900 |
Average price | $14,497 | $19,707 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Highways are increasingly full of crossovers and small SUVs, but not too long ago sedans ruled the road. The simple three-box design made for a vehicle that was, and still is, an effective daily driver. It has enough trunk space for several bags and room for 4 (or even 5) passengers. They are often more fuel-efficient than their heavier SUV counterparts and almost always less expensive. Maybe this explains why Kia’s best-selling vehicle last year wasn’t any of its SUVs or crossovers. It was the Forte, which has been completely redesigned for 2019. Even when limited to small cars, the Forte's competition is quite stiff. But the Honda Civic has been generally heralded as the gold standard. The Civic is just a bit larger and a bit more upscale than other cars in its segment, but its higher price tag reflects that status. The Forte previously operated only in the “value” end of this spectrum, with a dash of sporty styling thrown in (but generally lacking the performance to back it up). The new Forte is certainly sportier and more upscale, yet it still keeps value as one of its core principles. After a week driving it, we can say it is absolutely one of the standout small cars of this year, but does it have the goods to outgun the Civic? | When we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2721 lbs | 2625 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 151.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.1 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 680 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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