2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Kia Forte

2014 Ford Focus

2014 Kia Forte

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$15,843	$16,810
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$17,358	$18,615
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	26	37	$21,975	$23,565
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$17,824	$19,115
Focus 5-Door HB ST	23	32	$22,486	$24,115
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	26	37	$22,441	$24,065

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	24	36	$18,528	$19,500
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	25	36	$16,790	$17,500
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	25	37	$15,599	$15,900
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic EX	24	34	$18,759	$19,700
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic SX	21	29	$20,658	$21,900
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Manual SX	21	29	$19,717	$20,900
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX	25	34	$18,659	$19,600
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX	22	30	$20,378	$21,600
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual EX	24	33	$17,708	$18,600
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX	22	29	$19,436	$20,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,843

$18,528

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,810

$19,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$280 / month

$325 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Even without considering the top-performance ST, the 2014 Ford Focus is one of the best-driving small cars on the market--with the impression of being an accessible premium car, not a spruced-up econobox.

The 2014 Kia Forte finds better focus with well-rounded performance and grabby good looks, but its safety scores concern us.

TCC Likes

Precise steering, deft handling
Composed, refined ride
Focus ST is a hoot

One of the best-looking compact cars
A well-finished, smartly laid out interior
Better road manners

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Pricer than other compacts

Front seats need more support
Back seat head room is slim
Three-mode steering is more for show

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

96.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

35.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

61.1

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

179.5

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

56.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

14.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

2837

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

154 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

173 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

4.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.82

3.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.72

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.64

Trans Order Code

44Z

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Kia Forte

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

6.5 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7.0 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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