Qoros 3 (2013 – 2020) vs Kia Forte (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Kia Forte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 173 hp against 156 hp. The Qoros 3 uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. The Kia Forte is the lighter car, from 1,272 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,615 mm, the Qoros 3 is 56 mm longer than the Kia Forte.
| Specification |
Qoros
3
2013 – 2020
|
Kia
Forte
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | China | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2020 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 156 hp | 147 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 155 – 210 Nm | 176 – 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 12.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 196 – 217 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 6.4 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,410 kg | 1,272 – 1,318 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.