2010 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2010 Jeep Wrangler and 2010 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Wrangler (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 776 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2010 Jeep Wrangler (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jeep Wrangler | 2010 Kia Forte | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Wrangler | Forte |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4684 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2103 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |