2009 Kia Forte EX vs. 2009 Kia Forte SX
To start off, both 2009 Kia Forte EX and 2009 Kia Forte SX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte SX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte SX (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte EX. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte SX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Forte SX weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Kia Forte SX (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte EX. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Forte SX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Forte EX | 2009 Kia Forte SX | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Forte | Forte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1228 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
