2011 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 725 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.
Because 2011 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Wrangler | Forte |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1957 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |
