2010 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (133 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
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 Suzuki SX4 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Forte | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Forte | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1294 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
