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2012 Kia Forte
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

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2012 Kia Forte
MSRP $15,995 - $25,495
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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
MSRP $15,998 - $31,798
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.0L/122
2.0L/122 2.4L/144
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6000 rpm 156 hp @ 6200 rpm
148 hp @ 6000 rpm 168 hp @ 6000 rpm 237 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
168 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 144 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm
145 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 167 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 253 ft-lb @ 2500-4750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: paddle shifter 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) -inc: ECO mode indicator 6-speed automatic twin clutch Sportronic shift transmission (TC-SST) -inc: manual mode, ECO mode indicator 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.0 - 9.2 L/100 km
7.9 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.5 - 6.2 L/100 km
5.8 - 7.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.5 - 9.2 L/100 km
5.8 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
52.0 L
59.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 mm
978 - 1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,100 mm
1,074 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,415 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
955 mm
937 mm
Rear Leg Room
889 mm
917 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
416 L
334 - 348 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
2,634 mm
Length, Overall
4,531 mm
4,572 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,775 mm
1,763 mm
Height, Overall
1,461 mm
1,481 mm
Min Ground Clearance
150 mm
140 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,238 - 1,311 kg
1,300 - 1,784 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/45R17 P205/55R16 P195/65R15
P205/60R16 P215/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P215/45R17 P205/55R16 P195/65R15
P205/60R16 P215/45R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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