KIA Forte vs KIA Optima Comparison

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Things we like	Lots of standard driving assistance features Good fuel economy Dynamic exterior styling Read More	Essential driving assistance features as standard Easy to use infotainment system Upscale ride quality and handling.  Read More
Things we don't like	Moderate ride quality Low passenger space in the second row Mediocre base engine Read More	Clumsy base engine Average fuel efficiency Moderate second row and trunk space. Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.3:1

Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1999 cc	2359 cc
Power	147 hp	185 hp
Torque	179 Nm	241 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	433 L	450 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	53 L	70 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	4641 mm	4854 mm
Width	1801 mm	1859 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	135 mm
Height	1435 mm	1466 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2804 mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1228 kg	1465 Kg
Gross Weight	1650 kg	--
Front Headroom	986 mm	1011 mm
Front Legroom	1072 mm	1155 mm
Rear Headroom	952 mm	960 mm
Rear Legroom	907 mm	904 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

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

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	R15	16 Inch
Tyre Size	195/65R15	205/65R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.3 m	5.4 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	No

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	--
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
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DHOC DHOC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

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

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Entertainment & Communication

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

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Exterior

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

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights	--
Headlamp Type	Projector Beam Projector Beam	Projector Projector
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes

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