2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 152 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, 2011 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | FR-V | Forte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
