2010 Jeep Liberty vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 580 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 2010 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2010 Jeep Liberty 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. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Jeep Liberty | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Liberty | Forte |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1808 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 52 L |