Compare Kia Forte / K3 III (BD) vs Kia Optima / K5 III (TF) vs Kia Cadenza (VG)

Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)

Kia Optima / K5 III (TF)

Kia Cadenza (VG)

Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)Kia Optima / K5 III (TF)Kia Cadenza (VG)
Variants
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
2.4 MPI
2.7 MPI 166hp
2.7 MPI 200hp
3.3 GDI 297hp
3.5 MPI 290hp

Reviews

Neofiliac score40%44%38%
Pros
  • Good on fuel economy
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Upgraded transmissions
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Strong exterior styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Robust powertrain lineup
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Basic suspension setup with MacPherson front

Price

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