2010 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 114 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 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Forte | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Forte | Juke |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1342 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |