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2015 Ford Focus FWD vs 2015 Kia Forte Koup

The 2015 Ford Focus FWD uses less fuel: 9.1 against 9.8 l/100km, about 7% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Ford Focus FWD costs about $621 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Kia Forte Koup has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 9).

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 15 specifications compared.

Ford2015 Ford Focus FWDFull specifications →vsKia2015 Kia Forte KoupFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Focus FWD9.1 l/100km
2015 Kia Forte Koup9.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Focus FWD211.3 g/km
2015 Kia Forte Koup223.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Focus FWD1,475 kg
2015 Kia Forte Koup1,326.8 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Focus FWD9
2015 Kia Forte Koup1
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Focus FWD1,030
2015 Kia Forte Koup259

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Focus FWD2015 Kia Forte Koup
CO2211.3 g/km223.7 g/km
Combined9.1 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Complaints1,030259
Recall campaigns91
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardS2S2
Extra-urban7.6 l/100km8.1 l/100km
FuelSingle FuelRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight1,474.2 kg1,769.9 kg
Kerb weight1,475 kg1,326.8 kg
TransmissionManual 6-spdManual 6-spd
Urban10.2 l/100km10.7 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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