Chevrolet Cruze (2009 – 2016) vs Kia Forte (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Kia Forte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 173 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 210 km/h. The Chevrolet Cruze uses less fuel, from 3.2 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Kia Forte is the lighter car, from 1,187 kg against 1,285 kg. At 4,597 mm, the Chevrolet Cruze is 68 mm longer than the Kia Forte.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Cruze
2009 – 2016
|
Kia
Forte
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2016 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 163 hp | 124 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 361 Nm | 156 – 228 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 14.0 s | 8.1 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 210 km/h | 190 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.2 – 33.6 L/100 km | 7.1 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,597 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,576 kg | 1,187 – 1,315 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.