2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Toledo | 2011 Kia Forte | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | Toledo | Forte |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |