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2014 Kia Forte vs Honda Civic

The 2014 Kia Forte has been creating some big waves in its short time on the market. And this is no surprise, as the car has everything that consumers could want out of a small car. Most obvious to many might be the outstanding design of the vehicle, as the folks at Kia really went the distance on making the Forte into a desired car on the market. But it goes beyond just looks, as it is actually a very performance-minded and efficient ride as well. To prove this, we’re putting the 2014 Kia Forte vs Honda Civic. Check out the comparison and see what you think!

As for efficiency, the 2014 Kia Forte is actually very fuel conscious with its 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that gets 37 MPG on the highway and 25 in the city. In comparison the Civic does pretty well for itself in efficiency as well, topping out at 39 MPG on the highway. As for performance, the new Kia Forte really shines here by offering up 148 horsepower and 131 ft-lbs of torque. Conversely, the Civic has 140 horsepower and 128 ft-lbs of torque.

When you start to branch off into the other areas, the new Forte begins to really show its dominance. The Forte has 111.1 cubic feet of interior volume and 14.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity with all seats in place. The Civic, on the other hand, only offers 94.3 cubic feet of interior volume and 11.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity.

As you can see, even when you get past the stellar design of the new Forte, there is a lot more to love. That’s why we have to give the clear win in the competition of 2014 Kia Forte vs Honda Civic to the Forte! Not convinced? Come over to Palmen Kia and test drive a Forte in Kenosha. That’s the best way to experience the Forte advantage!