Kia Forte vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
MSRP$19,690 | MSRP$16,975 |
Average price$16,090 | Average price$9,941 |
Listings9366 | Listings5772 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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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 SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.4 in |
Length182.7 in | Length183.7 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,690 | $16,975 |
Average price | $16,090 | $9,941 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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