Which is better: 2024 Kia Forte or 2016 Scion iA?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2024 Kia Forte vs 2016 Scion iA on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2024 Kia Forte or 2016 Scion iA?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Scion iA starts lower at $15,700. Live Kia Forte listings start at $10,399.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2024 Kia Forte or 2016 Scion iA?

The 2016 Scion iA leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (15,700).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2024 Kia Forte or 2016 Scion iA?

The 2016 Scion iA leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (37).

Which has better horsepower: 2024 Kia Forte or 2016 Scion iA?

The 2024 Kia Forte leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2024 Kia Forte vs 2016 Scion iA?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia Forte (4/5 NHTSA overall).

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Kia Forte vs Scion iA

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2024 Kia Forte

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2016 Scion iA

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Overview

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Scion iABase
Selected trim	LX	Base
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2024	2016

Pricing & market

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Scion iABase
MSRP	$19,990	$15,700 (best)
Lowest listing price	$10,399 (best)	—
Median listing price	$19,988 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$24,188 (best)	—
For sale now	42 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Scion iABase
Combined MPG	34 MPG	35 MPG (best)
City MPG	30 MPG	31 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	41 MPG	41 MPG
Fuel tank	14 gal (best)	11.6 gal

Performance

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Scion iABase
Horsepower	147 hp (best)	106 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft (best)	103 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L (best)	1.5 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Scion iABase
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	15.3 cu ft (best)	—
Payload	884 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	2,908 lbs	2,385 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	5.3 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	106.3 in (best)	101.2 in
Length	182.7 in (best)	171.7 in
Width	70.9 in (best)	66.7 in
Height	56.5 in	58.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Scion iABase
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Kia Forte	Scion iA
1	LX $19,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Base $15,700 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LXS $20,490 MSRP	Base $16,800 MSRP
3	GT-Line $22,490 MSRP	—
4	GT $24,690 MSRP	—
5	GT $25,390 MSRP	—

Live inventory

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