2012 Kia Forte LX vs. 2012 Kia Forte SX

To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte LX and 2012 Kia Forte 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 SX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte 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 SX should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte SX weights approximately 97 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 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 SX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte LX. 2012 Kia Forte SX has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte LX has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte LX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Forte SX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Kia Forte LX 2012 Kia Forte SX
Make Kia Kia
Model Forte Forte
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
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 shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1238 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4529 mm 4341 mm
Vehicle Width 1775 mm 1775 mm
Vehicle Height 1461 mm 1461 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 52 L


 

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