Compare Kia Forte 3 vs Kia Optima 2
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 CRDi
2.7 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
12.9 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4735 mm / 186.4 in
Size | Width
1805 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
China VI
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Production
Availability
2005 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
40%
37%
Pros
- Good on fuel economy
- Good towing capacity
- More modern design
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Basic suspension setup
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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