2019 Kia Optima vs 2020 Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$17,890 |
Average price$15,635 | Average price$16,179 |
Listings863 | Listings806 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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2019 Kia Optima Reviews SummaryEven though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | |
2020 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryHyundai owns nearly 40% of Kia, and when both companies decided to get serious about building world-class cars, they went to Germany to find design and engineering talent. Today, a decade later, that German influence is blatantly obvious in the 2020 Kia Forte GT, an affordable turbocharged sport sedan that is terrific fun to drive. Driving enthusiasts who love small, fun, cheap cars need to give this one a chance. | |
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 City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
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 City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
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 Weight2903 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 Payload889 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $17,890 |
Average price | $15,635 | $16,179 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 9.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Even though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | Hyundai owns nearly 40% of Kia, and when both companies decided to get serious about building world-class cars, they went to Germany to find design and engineering talent. Today, a decade later, that German influence is blatantly obvious in the 2020 Kia Forte GT, an affordable turbocharged sport sedan that is terrific fun to drive. Driving enthusiasts who love small, fun, cheap cars need to give this one a chance. |
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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 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
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 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
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 | 2903 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 | 889 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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