2012 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte and 2012 Nissan Cube 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 63 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Forte | Cube |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
