2009 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escape | Forte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |