2012 Kia Forte vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte and 2012 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte.
Because 2012 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Kia Forte | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Forte | 525 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |