2013 Cadillac SRX vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac SRX and 2013 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (154 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 702 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte. 2013 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2013 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Cadillac SRX | 2013 Kia Forte | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | SRX | Forte |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |