Dodge Avenger vs. Kia Forte Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Kia to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. The Kia Forte will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Kia Forte will. In terms of MSRP, the Forte costs significantly less than the Avenger.

Utility
Neither the Dodge nor the Forte has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Convenience
The Kia Forte's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge Avenger.

Comfort
The Dodge Avenger provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Forte does.

Dimensions
The Avenger is tremendously heavier than the Kia Forte. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the Kia Forte because of its bigger tank. The Forte and the Dodge Avenger compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge packs quite a wallop and will knock the Forte down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia and the Dodge Avenger most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Avenger has a more sizeable engine than the Kia Forte. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Avenger is substantially more powerful than the Forte.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge isn't quite as generous as the Kia Forte's.