The 2018 Kia Forte ranked #7 in Compact Cars. Currently the Kia Forte has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Well-built interior User-friendly infotainment system Roomy seats Good cargo capacity
Cons Underpowered engines Dull handling
The 2018 Kia Forte leaves eco-performance to rivals; it focuses on safety and luxury touches.
Pros Clean, lightly detailed shape Attractive cockpit Widespread active safety Very good interior storage
Cons Short, low seats Head room an issue in back No standard rearview camera Pedestrian acceleration
Pros Hatchback styling is sleek and attractive Available safety technology and driver aids Interior materials Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available Powertrain warranty
Cons Ride quality with sport suspension Front-seat comfort Overly aggressive lane-keeping system
There’s a lot to like about the sharp-handling, attractive 2018 Kia Sportage, even if its fuel economy doesn’t impress.
Pros Distinctive styling Great ride and handling Optional turbo power Quality feel inside Stellar infotainment
Cons Lousy fuel economy Styling not for everyone So-so visibility Limited configurability
The 2018 Kia Sportage ranked #4 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Premium interior Two rows of spacious seats Agile handling and smooth ride Excellent warranty and predicted reliability rating
Cons Unimpressive engines Below-average fuel economy Smaller cargo hold than rivals
The Sportage stands pat with its unmistakable front-end styling and steadfast powertrain duo for 2018. Instead of changing those, Kia has extended some of its active safety features to lower trims, upgraded several standard features, and reshuffled the contents of option packages.
Pros Audi-like interior, long list of features, speedy turbo engine.
Cons Poor fuel economy, limited cargo space, love-it-or-hate-it styling.
