Kia Forte vs. Kia K4
$19,990
$22,390
Highlights
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,990
|
$22,390
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
30 City / 41 Hwy
|
29 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
147 hp
|
147 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500
|
132 @ 4500
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
147 @ 6200
|
147 @ 6200
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/122
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
30 City / 41 Hwy
|
29 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P205/55HR16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P205/55HR16
|
Suspension
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
185 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
107 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
51 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
96 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,908 lbs
|
2,956 lbs
|
Safety
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2027 Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
10 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2027 Kia K4?
The 2024 Kia Forte is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Kia K4 with 34 MPG combined versus 33 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2027 Kia K4?
The 2024 Kia Forte is cheaper than the 2027 Kia K4 with a $19,990 starting MSRP versus a $22,390 starting MSRP.
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