Audi A3 (2016 – 2017) vs Kia Forte 5 Door (2016 – 2018): specs compared
The Kia Forte 5 Door is the more powerful of the two, with up to 201 hp against 190 hp. The Audi A3 uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,349 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Kia Forte 5 Door is 109 mm longer than the Audi A3.
| Specification |
Audi
A3
2016 – 2017
|
Kia
Forte 5 Door
2016 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2017 | 2016 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 190 hp | 162 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 380 Nm | 202 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 10.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 200 – 237 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 6.0 L/100 km | 8.4 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,242 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,470 kg | 1,349 – 1,387 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.