Compare 2012 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,200 | $18,730 | $16,800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $14,900 | $18,199 | $16,212 |
| Destination | $750 | $750 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Chrome | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 322W | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Sentry Key | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | TheftLock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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 (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 18" Machined Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | AUTOSTICK | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.33 | 4.12 | 3.94 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.3 " | 173.8 " | 181.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.9 " | 68.8 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 60.4 " | 58.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 156 @ 6,200 Rpm | 158 @ 6,400 Rpm | 138 @ 6,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 144 @ 4,300 Rpm | 141 @ 5,000 Rpm | 125 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 8.4 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 83 Mph | 79 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.17/3.47 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,729 Lbs. | 3,012 Lbs. | 3,093 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 103.7 " | 105.7 " |
| Front Track | 61.3 " | 59.0 " | 60.7 " |
| Rear Track | 61.6 " | 59.0 " | 61.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .38 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 41.8 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 35.7 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.8 " | 39.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 38.9 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 52.2 " | 53.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | 49.6 " | 52.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 54.2 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 53.4 " | 53.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 18.5 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 48.0 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.7 Gal. | 13.6 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Torso | good | poor | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | marginal | good |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Roof Strength | good | acceptable | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A | good |
