Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa
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Highlights
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$19,990
Starting MSRP
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$17,390
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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27 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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122 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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3 yr / 36,000 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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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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Displacement
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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122 @ 6000
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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114 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 35 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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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire 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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15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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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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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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 Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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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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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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Steering
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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
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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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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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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89 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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57 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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183 in
Length, Overall
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177 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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106 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,598 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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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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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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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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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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N/A
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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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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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 - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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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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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The 2024 Kia Forte is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Nissan Versa with 34 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The 2025 Nissan Versa is cheaper than the 2024 Kia Forte with a $17,390 starting MSRP versus a $19,990 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The 2025 Nissan Versa 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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