2020 Kia Forte vs 2021 Kia K5
Overview | |
MSRP$17,890 | MSRP$23,590 |
Average price$16,188 | Average price$22,858 |
Listings806 | Listings1259 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2021 Kia K5 Reviews SummarySedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2903 lbs | Curb Weight3115 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.9 in |
Length182.7 in | Length193.1 in |
Width70.9 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload889 lbs | Maximum Payload1239 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,890 | $23,590 |
Average price | $16,188 | $22,858 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Sedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2903 lbs | 3115 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 889 lbs | 1239 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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