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2016 Kia Forte
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

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2016 Kia Forte
MSRP $15,995 - $26,695
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2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
MSRP $14,998 - $25,998
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection MPI
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6500 rpm 145 hp @ 6500 rpm
168 hp @ 6000 rpm 148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
154 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 130 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
167 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 145 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic -inc: Active ECO 6-Speed Automatic -inc: Active ECO, Air Conditioning, Keyless Entry w/Panic Alarm 6-Speed Manual
Sportronic Continuously Variable -inc: paddle shifters, ECO mode indicator replaces gear shift indicator Electronic CVT Transmission w/OD Electronic CVT Transmission w/OD and Sportronic Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls 5-Speed Manual
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.9 - 9.8 L/100 km
8.6 - 10.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.1 - 6.9 L/100 km
6.8 - 7.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.1 - 9.8 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
55.0 - 59.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
980 - 1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,074 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
947 mm
935 mm
Rear Leg Room
912 mm
914 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,394 mm
1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
422 L
348 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,634 mm
Length, Overall
4,559 mm
4,625 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,760 mm
Height, Overall
1,435 mm
1,481 - 1,491 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,272 - 1,318 kg
1,305 - 1,420 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
P205/60HR16 P215/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
P205/60HR16 P215/45HR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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