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Compare Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback vs Kia Forte5

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
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$19,620
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Kia Forte5
2018 Kia Forte5
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$18,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 38 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.2 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

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Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Steering Wheel Controls
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2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Right Side View
2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Driver and Front Passenger Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
153 hp @ 5600 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
32 MPG
28 MPG
City
28 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
34 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 Tons/yr
6.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
383.6 miles
330 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.6 miles
448.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
175.3 in
171.3 in
Height
57.7 in
57.1 in
Max Width
70.5 in
70.1 in
Front Width
60.1 in
61.5 in
Rear Width
61.1 in
62 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.9 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.9 in
56.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.2 in
53.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.1 in
35.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
38.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.2 in
54.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.9 in
53.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
22.7 ft³
23.2 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.2 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x TBD
15" x 6"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x TBD
15" x 6"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Compound Crank
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
195/65R15
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire
195/65R15
P195/65HR15
Spare Tire
T125/70D16
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Clear White
  • Gravity Blue
  • Silky Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Jet Black/Galvanized, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Optional
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Optional
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Optional
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
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