2010 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima 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. Both 2010 Kia Forte and 2011 Kia Optima are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Optima weights approximately 165 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, 2011 Kia Optima (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte. 2011 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Forte | 2011 Kia Optima | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Forte | Optima |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
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 | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |