Compare the Kia Forte 2024 GT-Line IVT VS Kia Forte 2021 GT DCT

Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
MSRP: 28195$
MSRP: 26595$
Features
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Body
Sedan
Sedan
Doors
4
4
Fuel
MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection
Transmission
CVT w/OD
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Engine
2.0L MPI 4 Cyl DOHC 16V D-CVVT
1.6L T-GDI 4 Cyl DOHC 16V D-CVVT
Emissions
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
170
184
Transmission
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
-
0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.89
4.64
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.68 - 0.39
3.64
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
-
1.02
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.82
4.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
-
2.17
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
-
0.72
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
-
0.85
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
-
1.83
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Type
1
7
Vehicle
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars
Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Front Head Room
38.8 (in)
38.8 (in)
Front Hip Room
53 (in)
53 (in)
Front Leg Room
42.2 (in)
42.2 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
56.1 (in)
56.1 (in)
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
93.5 (ft³)
93.5 (ft³)
Second Head Room
37.5 (in)
37.5 (in)
Second Hip Room
51.1 (in)
51.1 (in)
Second Leg Room
35.7 (in)
35.7 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
55.3 (in)
55.3 (in)
Weight Information
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Base Curb Weight
2908 (lbs)
3080 (lbs)
Mileage
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
EnerGuide Estimate - City
8.2 (L/100 km)
8.7 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
6 (L/100 km)
6.6 (L/100 km)
Engine
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Displacement
2.0 L/122
1.6 L/97
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200
201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500
195 @ 1500
Type
2.0L MPI 4 Cyl DOHC 16V D-CVVT null
1.6L T-GDI 4 Cyl DOHC 16V D-CVVT null
Electrical
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
120
Suspension
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Tires
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
Wheels
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 (in)
18 X 8 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 (in)
18 X 8 (in)
Steering
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.8 (ft)
34.8 (ft)
Brakes
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 (in)
12 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 (in)
10.3 (in)
Fuel Tank
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
53 (L)
53 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Height, Overall
56.5 (in)
56.5 (in)
Length, Overall
182.7 (in)
182.7 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
5.3 (in)
5.3 (in)
Track Width, Front
61 (in)
61 (in)
Track Width, Rear
61.3 (in)
61.3 (in)
Wheelbase
106.3 (in)
106.3 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70.9 (in)
70.9 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Trunk Volume
15.3 (ft³)
15.3 (ft³)

Equipment

Mechanical
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
120 Amp Alternator
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
4.89 Axle Ratio
53 L Fuel Tank
60-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 2.0L MPI 4 Cyl DOHC 16V D-CVVT
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Black Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control
Transmission: Intelligent Variable Automatic -inc: drive mode select
120 Amp Alternator
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
4.64 Axle Ratio
53 L Fuel Tank
60-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 1.6L T-GDI 4 Cyl DOHC 16V D-CVVT
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic -inc: paddle shifter drive mode
Exterior
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Insert and Rocker Panel Extensions
Black Grille
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Clearcoat Paint
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Light Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Splash Guards
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: 225/45R17
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 17" Alloy (Graphite)
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Insert and Rocker Panel Extensions
Black Grille
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Clearcoat Paint
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights
Light Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Splash Guards
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: 225/40R18
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 18" Alloy w/Red Accents
Entertainment
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack and Radio Data System
Radio: AM/FM w/Kia Connect -inc: 10.25" display w/navigation, 6 speakers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls and SiriusXM satellite radio
Streaming Audio
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
Window Grid Antenna
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack and Radio Data System
Radio: AM/FM w/UVO Intelligence -inc: 8" display audio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls, wireless cell charger, 6 speakers and satellite radio
Streaming Audio
Window Grid Antenna
Interior
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
1 12V DC Power Outlet
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Glove Box
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated & Ventilated Front CFR Sport Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver seat w/lumbar support and front seats height adjusters
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Leatherette & Cloth Covering Seat Trim -inc: white stitching
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Sport Heated Leather Steering Wheel
Tracker System
Trip Computer
Vinyl Door Trim Insert
1 12V DC Power Outlet
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Glove Box
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated Front Sport Bucket Seats -inc: height adjusting front seats
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Leatherette & Fabric Seat Trim
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Sport Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
Trip Computer
UVO Intelligence Tracker System
Vinyl Door Trim Insert
Safety
Kia Forte 2024
GT-Line IVT
Kia Forte 2021
GT DCT
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Cruise Control-Steering Assist
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning