2012 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (285 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 504 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.
Because 2012 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2012 Kia Forte has automatic transmission and 2012 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2012 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Forte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Jeep Wrangler | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Wrangler | 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 | 285 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1288 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3881 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1826 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2423 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |