Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio
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Highlights
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$19,990
Starting MSRP
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$16,750
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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120 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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120 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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112 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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Displacement
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P185/65TR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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183 in
Length, Overall
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173 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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106 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,767 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2024 Kia Forte is more reliable than the 2023 Kia Rio according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2024 Forte versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2024 Kia Forte with 36 MPG combined versus 34 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is cheaper than the 2024 Kia Forte with a $16,750 starting MSRP versus a $19,990 starting MSRP.
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