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2021 Hyundai Sonata vs 2021 Kia Forte comparison

2021 Hyundai Sonata vs 2021 Kia Forte

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has earned a great reputation in the sedan market. The vehicle has an excellent design, engine performance and technology specifications that are quite hard to match up to. However, the 2021 Kia Forte is one sedan that has the potential to give the 2021 Hyundai Sonata a run for its money. Therefore, we at Carter County Hyundai in Ardmore, OK, have done a comparison between the 2021 Hyundai Sonata and the 2021 Kia Forte. Give this page a quick read to learn who we think is the winner of the competition.

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2021 Hyundai Sonata

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2021 Kia Forte

SE, SEL, SEL Plus, N Line, Limited

Trim Levels

FE, LXS, GT-Line, EX, GT, GT Manual

$23,950

Starting MSRP

$17,890

290 hp

Maximum Horsepower

201 hp

15.9

Fuel tank capacity (gallons)

14.0

 

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Which Car Should You Buy: 2021 Hyundai Sonata or 2021 Kia Forte?

Let us begin with the price. The starting MSRP of the 2021 Hyundai Sonata is $23,950, which is around $6,000 more than the price of the base trim level of the 2021 Kia Forte. However, for that extra amount of money, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata offers you so much more than the 2021 Kia Forte.

For example, let us compare the engine performance of the two sedans. While the 2021 Kia Forte FE, is powered by a 2-liter, inline 4-cylinder engine that puts out 147 horsepower, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata comes with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine that generates a massive 191 horsepower However, if you decide to go for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line, then you get a 291-horsepower engine. Therefore, if you prefer your sedan to have great acceleration, then the 2021 Hyundai Sonata should be your choice of vehicle.

In terms of fuel economy, the 2021 Kia Forte FE with IVT configuration has a city and highway fuel rating of 31 mpg and 41 mpg, respectively. Meanwhile, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE gives you a city and highway fuel rating of 28 mpg and 38 mpg, respectively. However, if we shift our focus to the fuel tank of these two vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE has a 14.8-gallon fuel tank, while all trims of the 2021 Kia Forte have a 14-gallon fuel tank. In case you opt for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Limited, then you get a 15.9-gallon fuel tank. Hence, if you look at the broader picture in terms of fuel efficiency, it probably makes more sense to go for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has amazing, state-of-the-art safety features as well. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and many such impressive features make the 2021 Hyundai Sonata an extremely desirable sedan.

Therefore, while the 2021 Kia Forte is certainly a great sedan, we think that the 2021 Hyundai Sonata clearly takes the cake!
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