Compare 2012 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $17,600 | $16,800 | $16,800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $16,760 | $16,212 | $16,212 |
| Destination | $750 | $795 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 2.89 | 3.94 | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.3 " | 181.0 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.9 " | 70.7 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 58.1 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 156 @ 6,200 Rpm | 138 @ 6,300 Rpm | |
| Torque | 144 @ 4,300 Rpm | 125 @ 3,800 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 26 Mpg | 25 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 36 Mpg | 36 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.5 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 79 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.17/3.47 " | |
| Curb Weight | 2,791 Lbs. | 3,093 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 105.7 " | |
| Front Track | 61.3 " | 60.7 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.6 " | 61.3 " | |
| Turning Radius | 16.9 '' | 17.9 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .31 | |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 42.3 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 35.4 " | |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.3 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 37.9 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 53.0 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | 52.4 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 54.8 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 53.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 13.7 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | poor | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | poor | poor |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | N/A | good | good |
