Kia Forte vs Nissan Versa Note
Overview | |
MSRP$15,890 | MSRP$14,180 |
Listings229 | Listings42 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe latest version of the Kia Forte is an attractive vehicle with a low starting price. For those with the means, however, the sky's nearly the limit on the kinds of goodies with which you can furnish your Forte. Unfortunately, no matter how much money you spend, you can’t fix this car’s primary problem: a lousy rating in a tough new crash test. | |
Reviews SummaryWith nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 145 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower145 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 145 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque130 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower145 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.9 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2804 lbs | Curb Weight2414 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height60.5 in |
Length179.5 in | Length163.0 in |
Width70.1 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $15,890 | $14,180 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 5.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The latest version of the Kia Forte is an attractive vehicle with a low starting price. For those with the means, however, the sky's nearly the limit on the kinds of goodies with which you can furnish your Forte. Unfortunately, no matter how much money you spend, you can’t fix this car’s primary problem: a lousy rating in a tough new crash test. | With nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 145 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 145 hp @ 6500 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 145 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 145 hp @ 6500 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.9 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2804 lbs | 2414 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 60.5 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 163.0 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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