2012 Honda Insight 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 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Forte (154 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Kia Forte.
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, 2013 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Insight | 2013 Kia Forte | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Insight | Forte |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |