2009 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte weights approximately 206 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2012 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Forte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |