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Compare Ford Focus Sedan vs Kia Forte

2018 Ford Focus Sedan
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$17,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.9
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2019 Kia Forte
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$17,790
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9.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$1,095)
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³

Photos

2015-2018 Ford Focus Sedan Front Three-Quarter Left Side View
2015-2018 Ford Focus Sedan Rear Three-Quarter Left Side View
2015-2018 Ford Focus Sedan Dashboard
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2019 Kia Forte Three Quarter Front Left Side View
2019 Kia Forte Three Quarter Rear Right Side View
2019 Kia Forte Dashboard Layout
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
146 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$1,095)
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15" x 5.5"
15" x 6"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 5.5"
15" x 6"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P195/65HR15
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
31 MPG
City
25 MPG
27 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
37 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
14 gallons
Cruising Range City
310 miles
378 miles
Cruising Range Highway
421.6 miles
518 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
178.5 in
182.7 in
Height
57.7 in
56.5 in
Max Width
71.8 in
70.9 in
Front Width
61.2 in
61.5 in
Rear Width
60.4 in
61.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.9 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.3 in
38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
56.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.9 in
53 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.2 in
35.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38 in
37.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.7 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
52.7 in
51.1 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
2,935 lbs
2,707 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
15.3 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black
  • Clear White
  • Gravity Grey

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Aurora Black

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side 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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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