2008 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Forte weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2011 Kia Forte | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Ridgeline | Forte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 52 L |