Ford Fiesta vs KIA Forte Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Option for luxe Titanium trim for the hatchback Sporty Styling of ST-Line trim Sporty Handling Read More	Lots of standard driving assistance features Good fuel economy Dynamic exterior styling Read More
Things we don't like	Limited cargo space Ride quality could have been improved Limited cabin space Read More	Moderate ride quality Low passenger space in the second row Mediocre base engine Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11:01	12.5:1

Transmission

Gear Box	6 Speed	Variable Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1598 cc	1999 cc
Power	197 hp	147 hp
Torque	274 Nm	179 Nm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	53 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	4067 mm	4641 mm
Width	1976 mm	1801 mm
Height	1453 mm	1435 mm
Wheel Base	2490 mm	2700 mm
Front Tread	1466 mm	--
Rear Tread	1448 mm	--
No Of Doors	5	4
Kerb Weight	1244 kg	1253 kg
Front Headroom	993 mm	986 mm
Front Legroom	1107 mm	1072 mm
Rear Headroom	945 mm	952 mm
Rear Legroom	792 mm	907 mm
Cargo Volume	--	433 L
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Gross Weight	--	1720 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers Type	--	Coil Spring

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Size	--	225/45R17

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.3 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Optional Optional
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DHOC DHOC
Engine	1.6 L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.6 L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	--	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	--	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
On Board Computer	--	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	--	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	No
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	--
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Alloy Wheels	Yes	--
Power Antenna	Yes	--
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Rear Spoiler	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	Optional Optional
Moon Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	No	Yes
Roof Rail	No	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Solid Discs Solid Discs
Rear Window Washer	--	No
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Asist Hill Start Asist	Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	Projector Beam Projector Beam
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	--	Yes

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