Kia Forte vs MINI Cooper
Overview | |
Years produced1978 | Years produced2010-Present |
MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$19,690 |
Average price$17,801 | Average price$15,944 |
Listings6321 | Listings9478 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length152.2 in | Length182.7 in |
Width75.9 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload694 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1978 | 2010-Present |
MSRP | $27,400 | $19,690 |
Average price | $17,801 | $15,944 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | 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 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 152.2 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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