2012 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte and 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 161 kg more than 2012 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 Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Forte | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |
