2012 Kia Forte vs 2012 Scion xB - The Car Connection

2012 Kia Forte

2012 Scion xB

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	26	36	$16,760	$17,600
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	26	36	$15,880	$16,200
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	23	32	$18,190	$19,100
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	25	34	$14,900	$15,200
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB EX	26	36	$17,240	$18,100
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB SX	23	32	$18,670	$19,600
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX	25	34	$17,330	$18,200
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX	23	31	$18,670	$19,600
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual EX	24	33	$16,380	$17,200
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX	22	32	$17,710	$18,600

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5-Door Wgn Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic	22	28	$16,387	$17,250
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic Release Series 9.0	22	28	$18,107	$19,060
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	28	$15,485	$16,300
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual Release Series 9.0	22	28	$17,205	$18,110

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,760

$16,387

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,600

$17,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$293 / month

$288 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Kia Forte family of vehicles manages to feel more eager, comfortable, and sophisticated than its sticker price might suggest.

Trendy or odd, the Scion xB jams plenty of space and versatility into its compact footprint.

TCC Likes

Elegant, simple styling
Cabin space (sedan and hatch)
Standard connectivity features

Roomy back seat
Chopped and channeled look
Rides well

TCC Dislikes

Base model lacks telescopic steering
Balky clutch (manual)
Front-seat comfort

Centered instruments are impractical
Gas mileage is unimpressive
More like a big wagon, this time around

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.0

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.8

110.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

41.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.3

40.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

52.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

178.3

167.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

63.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

69.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

11.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

14.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.2

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.9

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

2.9

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2791

3084

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.3

6.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

144 @ 4300

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/122

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

156 @ 6200

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63

2.20

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.74

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Forte

Scion xB

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.04

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

6.3

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2011)

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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