2010 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Kia Optima

To start off, both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Kia Optima are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Optima weights approximately 135 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.

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, 2010 Kia Optima (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Optima
Make Kia Kia
Model Forte Optima
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 228 Nm 229 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 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 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1297 kg 1432 kg
Vehicle Length 4481 mm 4801 mm
Vehicle Width 1765 mm 1806 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 62 L


 

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