Which is better: 2024 Kia Forte or 2013 Suzuki SX4?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2024 Kia Forte vs 2013 Suzuki SX4 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 2013 Suzuki SX4?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2013 Suzuki SX4 starts lower at $15,845. Live Kia Forte listings start at $10,399.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2024 Kia Forte or 2013 Suzuki SX4?

The 2013 Suzuki SX4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (15,845).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2024 Kia Forte or 2013 Suzuki SX4?

The 2024 Kia Forte leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (34).

Which has better horsepower: 2024 Kia Forte or 2013 Suzuki SX4?

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

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2024 Kia Forte vs 2013 Suzuki SX4?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia Forte (4/5 NHTSA overall); Suzuki SX4 (4/5 NHTSA overall).

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Kia Forte vs Suzuki SX4

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

Vehicles

2024 Kia Forte

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2013 Suzuki SX4

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Overview

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Suzuki SX4LE
Selected trim	LX	LE
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	2013

Pricing & market

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Suzuki SX4LE
MSRP	$19,990	$15,845 (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	Suzuki SX4LE
Combined MPG	34 MPG (best)	26 MPG
City MPG	30 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Highway MPG	41 MPG (best)	33 MPG
Fuel tank	14 gal (best)	13.2 gal

Performance

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Suzuki SX4LE
Horsepower	147 hp	150 hp (best)
Torque	132 lb-ft	140 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Suzuki SX4LE
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	15.3 cu ft	15.5 cu ft (best)
Payload	884 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	2,908 lbs	2,833 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	5.3 in	6.5 in (best)
Wheelbase	106.3 in (best)	98.4 in
Length	182.7 in (best)	176.8 in
Width	70.9 in (best)	68.1 in
Height	56.5 in	60.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Kia ForteLX	Suzuki SX4LE
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	3 / 5 ★	3 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	2 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	5

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	Suzuki SX4
1	LX $19,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LE $15,845 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LXS $20,490 MSRP	Crossover $16,999 MSRP
3	GT-Line $22,490 MSRP	Crossover $19,349 MSRP
4	GT $24,690 MSRP	Crossover $20,449 MSRP
5	GT $25,390 MSRP	LE Popular Package $17,849 MSRP
6	—	SportBack $18,349 MSRP
7	—	Sport SE $18,799 MSRP
8	—	Crossover Premium $19,175 MSRP

Live inventory

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