2009 Kia Forte vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Forte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Forte would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 369 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2013 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Forte | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Forte | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
