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$12,908
Value:
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MPG:
25 city/34 hwy
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2010 Kia Model Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2010 Kia Forte comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Year
2010
Make
Kia
Model
Forte
Trim
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Sedan
- EX FWD L4
- LX FWD L4
- SX FWD L4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
MSRP
$14,695.00
$17,595.00
$20,995.00
$11,695.00
Destination
$695.00
$695.00
$695.00
$695.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Standard Engine
2L 156hp I4
2L 156hp I4
2.4L 175hp I4
1.6L 110hp I4
Horsepower
156 @ 6200 RPM
156 @ 6200 RPM
175 @ 6000 RPM
110 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
144 @ 4300 RPM
144 @ 4300 RPM
169 @ 4000 RPM
107 @ 4500 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1998
1998
2359
1599
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.4 X 3.4
3.4 X 3.4
3.5 X 3.8
3 X 3.4
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
10.5:1
10.0:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
City (mpg)
25
25
22
28
Highway (mpg)
34
34
32
34
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
2740.3
2749.2
3179.1
2365.6
Wheelbase (in.)
104.3
104.3
107.1
98.4
Length (in.)
178.3
176.4
189
167.3
Width (in.)
69.9
69.5
71.1
66.7
Height (in.)
57.5
55.1
58.3
57.9
Track Front (in.)
61.3
61.4
61.5
57.9
Track Rear (in.)
61.6
61.6
61.1
57.5
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
40
38.7
39.8
39.6
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.6
35.3
38
37.8
Front Legroom (in.)
43.3
43.6
43.7
42.8
Rear Legroom (in.)
35
33.9
37.8
34.3
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55.7
55.7
57.1
53.5
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
54.7
52.4
56.3
53.1
Front Hip Room (in.)
53
53.3
54.5
50.8
Rear Hip Room (in.)
53.3
51.6
54.7
50
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
96.8
90.7
104.2
92.2
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
torsion
torsion
multi-link
torsion
Tires
195/65R15
205/55R16
205/60R16
175/70R14
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Power Door Locks
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
Braking & Traction
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
satellite
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Cruise Control
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Air Conditioning
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
Safety
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Optima EX
Kia Rio
Power Windows
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
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