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2019 Kia Forte
2019 Hyundai Sonata

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2019 Kia Forte
MSRP $17,195 - $28,065
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2019 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $24,899 - $37,199
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.0 L/122 2.4 L/144
Fuel System
MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
245 hp @ 6000 rpm 185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
132 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
260 ft-lb @ 1350 rpm 178 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Intelligent Variable Automatic 6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: overdrive, lock-up torque converter and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters 6-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: overdrive and lock-up torque converter
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.7 - 8.6 L/100 km
9.3 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 6.4 L/100 km
7.1 - 7.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 8.6 L/100 km
7.1 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
70.0 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
Standard
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
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
986 mm
1,026 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,156 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
953 mm
965 mm
Rear Leg Room
907 mm
904 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,405 mm
1,435 mm
Trunk Volume
433 L
462 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,804 mm
Length, Overall
4,641 mm
4,854 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,801 mm
1,864 mm
Height, Overall
1,435 mm
1,476 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,227 - 1,317 kg
1,475 - 1,640 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15
P235/45VR18 P205/65HR16 P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15
P235/45VR18 P205/65HR16 P215/55VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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