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 716 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.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Jeep Wrangler 2012 Kia Forte
Make Jeep Kia
Model Wrangler Forte
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Coupe
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 manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1957 kg 1241 kg
Vehicle Length 4404 mm 4481 mm
Vehicle Width 1877 mm 1765 mm
Wheelbase Size 2946 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 52 L


 

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