2010 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Forte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Forte would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 173 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 278 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 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i40. (213 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Forte | 2011 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Kia | Hyundai |
| Model | Forte | i40 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
