2012 Kia Forte LX vs. 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX
To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte LX and 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte LX. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX weights approximately 52 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte LX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Forte Koup SX (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte LX. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte LX.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Forte LX | 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Forte | Forte |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |