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 756 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.
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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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1994 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4684 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1798 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |