2018 Ford Focus Hatchback vs. 2018 Kia Forte Hatchback

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Focus Hatchback and Forte Hatchback?

Two Hatchbacks with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a $2,145 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback has a higher starting price than the 2018 Kia Forte Hatchback. And finally, the 2018 Forte Hatchback has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Focus Hatchback gets 2.9 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$20,445
$18,300
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
160 hp
164 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
24 - 26 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 - 38 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 - 31 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
80.5 in
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.8 in
70.1 in
Length
Length
171.7 in
171.3 in
Height
Height
57.8 in
57.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
85.6 ft2
83.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.3 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.6 in
56.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.0 in
38.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.2 in
35.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.6 in
54.9 in

Costs

2018 Ford Focus Hatchback

2018 Kia Forte Hatchback

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,050
$2,050 - $2,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$199 (2018 Ford Focus SE Hatch)
$289 (2018 Kia Forte5 LX Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,013 - $12,213
$15,453 - $15,703
2018 Ford Focus Hatchback vs. 2018 Kia Forte Hatchback - Front Left Comparison2018 Ford Focus Hatchback vs. 2018 Kia Forte Hatchback - Front Left Comparison
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