2010 Kia Forte vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus 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. 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 15 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 24 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Forte | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Forte | Focus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |