| Add vehicles | 2012 Kia Forte 4dr Sdn Auto EX | 2012 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Manual |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$19,695 | CA$16,695 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$370/month | CA$314/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 1,6 l I-4 |
| Power | 156 hp @ 6,200 rpm (116 kW) | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm (103 kW) |
| Torque | 144 lb·ft @ 4,300 rpm (195 N·m) | 123 lb·ft @ 4,850 rpm (167 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.0 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 753 km | 648 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 159 g/km | N/A |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m | 10 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55R16 | P195/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P205/55R16 | P195/65R15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,531 mm (178″) | 4,120 mm (162″) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (70″) | 1,786 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) | 1,610 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) | 2,550 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,544 mm (61″) | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,266 kg (2,791 lb) | 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 416 l | between 547 l and 1,512 l |
| Fuel tank | 52 l (11 gal) | 48 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 82% | 78% |
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