Kia Forte vs. Kia K4

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2024 Kia Forte
$19,990
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$22,290
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$19,990
Starting MSRP
$22,290
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
29 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
147 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
29 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

96 ft³
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
62 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
106 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
62 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
53 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
51 in
Second Hip Room
52 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
183 in
Length, Overall
185 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,956 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?

The 2024 Kia Forte is more reliable than the 2026 Kia K4 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2024 Forte versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 K4.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?

The 2024 Kia Forte is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Kia K4 with 34 MPG combined versus 33 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?

The 2024 Kia Forte is cheaper than the 2026 Kia K4 with a $19,990 starting MSRP versus a $22,290 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?

The 2026 Kia K4 has a better safety rating than the 2024 Kia Forte according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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