2011 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2011 Kia Forte and 2011 Renault Sandero were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Renault Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Forte weights approximately 203 kg more than 2011 Renault Sandero. 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 Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Forte | 2011 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Forte | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
