2017 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2017 Kia Forte Sedan

Image Comparison

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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, starting price, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan produces fewer horsepower than the 2017 Kia Forte Sedan. And finally, although the 2017 Sonic Sedan is slightly smaller, it has a taller body than the 2017 Forte Sedan. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, Man, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$15,145
$16,600
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
147 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
33 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
68.3 in
70.1 in
Length
Length
173.9 in
179.5 in
Height
Height
59.7 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
99.4 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.5 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

2017 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

2017 Kia Forte Sedan

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,050
$1,800 - $2,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$239 (2017 Kia Forte LX Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$13,403 - $13,653
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