2010 Kia Forte vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 3 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 2013 Ford C-MAX are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 427 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 (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Forte | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Forte | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 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 | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 2085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1623 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |
