Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa

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2024 Kia Forte
$19,990
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$19,990
Starting MSRP
$17,390
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
27 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
122 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
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
114 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
122 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
1.6 L/98
Displacement
-
Displacement
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
27 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

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

Suspension

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

Steering

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
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Measurements

62 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
38 in
Second Head Room
36 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
36 in
Second Leg Room
31 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
96 ft³
Passenger Volume
89 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
183 in
Length, Overall
177 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
53 in
Front Hip Room
51 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
106 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
62 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
39 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
51 in
Second Hip Room
50 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
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.
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 Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,598 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

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

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)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

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

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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