2011 Hyundai Elantra vs 2011 Kia Forte

2011 Hyundai Elantra

2011 Kia Forte

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4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	28	38	$16,629	$17,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS PZEV	28	38	$16,629	$17,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Ltd	28	38	$19,349	$20,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Ltd PZEV	28	38	$19,349	$20,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	28	38	$14,536	$14,945
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Automatic GLS	23	30	$16,685	$17,195
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Automatic SE	23	30	$19,443	$20,295
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Manual GLS	23	31	$15,539	$15,995
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Manual SE	23	31	$18,687	$19,495

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	26	36	$16,570	$17,395
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	26	36	$15,680	$15,995
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	23	32	$18,000	$18,895
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	25	34	$14,700	$14,995
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic EX	26	36	$17,040	$17,895
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Automatic SX	23	32	$18,470	$19,395
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Manual EX	25	34	$16,090	$16,895
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB Manual SX	22	32	$17,520	$18,395
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX	25	34	$17,140	$17,995
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX	23	31	$18,470	$19,395
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual EX	24	33	$16,190	$16,995
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX	22	32	$17,520	$18,395

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Invoice Price

$16,629

$16,570

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,195

$17,395

Monthly Payment Estimate

$287 / month

$290 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

38 mpg; a sleek, sophisticated look; and even more value for the money confirm that this little sedan has officially left the Corolla in the dust.

The 2011 Kia Forte exemplifies the new direction of Kia, with a simple, elegant style, unexpected levels of refinement, and lots of value for the money.

TCC Likes

Unparalleled design and details
Excellent fuel economy
Quiet, refined cabin

Roomy interior
Quiet, refined cabin
Standard safety, connectivity features

TCC Dislikes

Delayed, dulled throttle response
Lacks rear headroom
Uninspiring, too-light steering

Steering feel
Balky clutch (manual)
No available nav system

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.6

43.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.6

96.8

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

53.0

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

35.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

104.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

61.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

178.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.8

14.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

13.7

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

33.9

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65R15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2701 (est)

2791

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

2.2

6.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6500

156 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

131 @ 4700

144 @ 4300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8L/110

2.0L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

2.63

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.88

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

4.21

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

SHIFTRONIC

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Kia Forte

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Axle

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.7

6.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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