Kia Forte vs Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
Years produced2010-2024 | Years produced2017-Present |
MSRP$19,690 | MSRP$36,990 |
Listings9645 | Listings5869 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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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 Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine425 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway128 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name425 hp Electric |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway128 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space24.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3759 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.7 in |
Length182.7 in | Length185.8 in |
Width70.9 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2010-2024 | 2017-Present |
MSRP | $19,690 | $36,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 425 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 128 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 11.7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 425 hp Electric |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 11.7 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 128 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 24.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3759 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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