2010 Kia Forte Koup

2010 Kia Forte Koup Price Range: $16,595 - $17,695

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Kia Forte Koup over the average coupe/hatchback.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the average coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Kia Forte Koup down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Kia Forte Koup's tank is almost the same size as the average coupe/hatchback's, though the average coupe/hatchback's is somewhat larger. The average coupe/hatchback and the Forte Koup compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Kia Forte Koup than with the average coupe/hatchback, because both offer similar mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Kia Forte Koup to the dealership as the average coupe/hatchback. The average coupe/hatchback won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the Kia Forte Koup will. The Forte Koup won't save you much money at the pump compared to the average coupe/hatchback. The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more expensive than the Kia Forte Koup in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia Forte Koup and the average coupe/hatchback definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Kia Forte Koup's engine is substantially smaller than the average coupe/hatchback's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The typical coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch compared to the Forte Koup regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Forte Koup could learn a lesson or two from the average coupe/hatchback as far as torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average coupe/hatchback offers a bit more head room than the Forte Koup, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the average coupe/hatchback offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Kia Forte Koup, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the average coupe/hatchback isn't quite as generous as the Forte Koup's.