2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2024 Kia Forte Review

Picture of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia

2024 Alfa Romeo
Giulia

MSRP*: $41,690 to $81,370
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Picture of the 2024 Kia Forte

2024 Kia
Forte

MSRP*: $19,990 to $25,390
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MPG - City 17 - 24 MPG 22 - 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 33 MPG 31 - 41 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 280-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 505-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable, Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 505 hp 147 - 201 hp
Exterior Length 182.5 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 73.7 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 35.7 in
Head Room Front 38.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 38.8 in
Rear 37.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Alfa Romeo Giulia offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Kia Forte with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Kia Forte in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Alfa Romeo Giulia as you will with the Kia Forte, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Alfa Romeo Giulia will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Forte, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Alfa Romeo Giulia is much wider than the Kia Forte, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Alfa Romeo Giulia takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Forte.

Handling
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has about the same turning radius as the Kia Forte, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has a much more powerful engine than the Kia Forte. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Alfa Romeo Giulia does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Kia Forte.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Kia Forte.