2012 Kia Carnival 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 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Forte (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 928 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte. 2012 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2013 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Carnival | 2013 Kia Forte | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Carnival | Forte |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |