2013 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2013 Kia Forte

To start off, both 2013 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Wrangler (281 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (154 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 636 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.

Because 2013 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Wrangler (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Jeep Wrangler 2013 Kia Forte
Make Jeep Kia
Model Wrangler Forte
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV 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 281 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1874 kg 1238 kg
Vehicle Length 4161 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1775 mm
Vehicle Height 1839 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2423 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.3 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 52 L


 

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