2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2016 Kia Forte Sedan
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2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
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2016 Kia Forte Sedan
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What is the main difference between Sonic Sedan and Forte Sedan?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan is priced $1,645 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Kia Forte Sedan. Also, the 2016 Forte Sedan has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Sonic Sedan. And finally, comparing the dimensions we see that the Sonic Sedan is slightly smaller, although it's taller than the Forte Sedan. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.8 L, Man, FWD
- 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
- 1.8 L, Man, FWD
- 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$14,345
$15,990
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
145 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
68.3 in
70.1 in
Length
Length
173.1 in
179.5 in
Height
Height
59.3 - 59.7 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
99.4 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.1 ft2
87.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.8 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.4 in
56.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.6 in
35.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
54.9 in
Costs
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
2016 Kia Forte Sedan
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,050
$1,900 - $2,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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