2012 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte and 2012 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 563 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. 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 Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2012 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Forte | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 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 | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |
