2011 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2011 Kia Forte and 2011 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 226 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Forte | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
