Nissan Altima (2012 – 2013) vs Kia Forte (2013 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 175 hp at most. The Kia Forte is the lighter car, from 1,272 kg against 1,417 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
2012 – 2013
|
Kia
Forte
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2013 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 hp | 147 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 176 – 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.6 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,417 kg | 1,272 – 1,318 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.