Kia Forte vs Kia K5
Overview | |
MSRP$19,690 | MSRP$25,590 |
Listings7664 | Listings9295 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
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 SummaryIf you can overlook the real-world fuel economy and unimpressive crash-test ratings, then a 2024 Kia K5 is a steal of an automobile. (Don’t worry, it has an engine immobilizer system to prevent theft.) It comes in LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT trim levels, and the only change for 2024 is standard heated seats for the GT-Line trim. Turbocharging is standard, and you can get all-wheel drive if you live where the sun often doesn’t shine. Verdict: It’s a shame Kia doesn’t offer the K5 with a hybrid powertrain, and its performance in new, tougher-to-pass crash tests is worrisome. But there is no doubt the 2024 Kia K5 is a stylish, comfortable, enjoyable, and technologically advanced midsize car. And the price is undeniably nice. | |
No video found | |
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 City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | 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 City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | 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 Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3148 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 Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,690 | $25,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
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. | If you can overlook the real-world fuel economy and unimpressive crash-test ratings, then a 2024 Kia K5 is a steal of an automobile. (Don’t worry, it has an engine immobilizer system to prevent theft.) It comes in LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT trim levels, and the only change for 2024 is standard heated seats for the GT-Line trim. Turbocharging is standard, and you can get all-wheel drive if you live where the sun often doesn’t shine. Verdict: It’s a shame Kia doesn’t offer the K5 with a hybrid powertrain, and its performance in new, tougher-to-pass crash tests is worrisome. But there is no doubt the 2024 Kia K5 is a stylish, comfortable, enjoyable, and technologically advanced midsize car. And the price is undeniably nice. |
Video | No video found | |
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 | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 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 | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 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 | 2769 lbs | 3148 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 | 1023 lbs | 1206 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
