Compare Kia Forte5 vs Nissan Leaf

Engine

2.0L Inline-4 Gas

Engine

Electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 34 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 124 MPGE

Hwy: 99 MPGE

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

N/A

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

30 ft³

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Inline-4 Gas

Electric

Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

Torque

132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

236 lb-ft

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

N/A

3,538 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

28 MPG

112 MPGE

City

25 MPG

124 MPGE

Highway

34 MPG

99 MPGE

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

N/A

Cruising Range City

330 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

448.8 miles

N/A

Exterior Dimensions

Length

171.3 in

176.4 in

Height

57.1 in

61.4 in

Max Width

70.1 in

70.5 in

Front Width

61.5 in

60.6 in

Rear Width

62 in

61.2 in

Wheelbase

106.3 in

Ground Clearance

5.5 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.2 in

42.1 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.4 in

41.2 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56.1 in

54.3 in

Front Seat Hip Room

53.8 in

51.7 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.9 in

33.5 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.7 in

37.3 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.9 in

52.5 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.1 in

50 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

23.2 ft³

23.6 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

30 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

34.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

N/A

Steel Wheels

Front Wheel Size

15" x 6"

16" x 6.5"

Rear Wheel Size

15" x 6"

16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire

P195/65HR15

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire

P195/65HR15

P205/55HR16

Standard Exterior Colors

Clear White
Gravity Blue
Silky Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Glacier White
Gun Metallic
Super Black

Optional Exterior Colors

Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim

Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Climate Control

Not Available

Standard

Cruise Control

Optional

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Optional

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

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

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / 100,000 Miles

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

10 Years / 100,000 Miles

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / Unlimited Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary