2012 Dodge Journey vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Journey 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 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey 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 Dodge Journey (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Journey | Forte |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 52 L |