2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 930 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2012 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Buick Enclave | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Enclave | Forte |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 52 L |