Kia Forte 5 Door (2013 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio (2013 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 201 hp at most. The Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. The Kia Forte 5 Door is the lighter car, from 1,321 kg against 1,388 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Kia Forte 5 Door is 74 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio.
| Specification |
Kia
Forte 5 Door
2013 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Beetle Cabrio
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 17 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 – 201 hp | 105 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 209 – 264 Nm | 175 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 – 12.1 s |
| Top speed | — | 175 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 9.8 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,277 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,321 – 1,372 kg | 1,388 – 1,530 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.