Chevrolet Impala vs Kia Forte
Overview | |
Years produced1958-1985 | Years produced2010-2024 |
MSRP$27,060 | MSRP$19,690 |
Listings2947 | Listings9483 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3730 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length201.3 in | Length182.7 in |
Width84.2 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase111.7 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1958-1985 | 2010-2024 |
MSRP | $27,060 | $19,690 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3730 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 201.3 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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