2012 Audi Q5 vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi Q5 would be higher. Both 2012 Audi Q5 and 2013 Kia Forte are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (154 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 617 kg more than 2013 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2013 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi Q5 | 2013 Kia Forte | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | Q5 | Forte |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 211 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |