Hyundai VELOSTER vs. Kia Forte Koup
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER and Kia Forte Koup contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai VELOSTER and the Kia Forte Koup.
When we compare the Hyundai VELOSTER's and the Kia Forte Koup's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Kia Forte Koup has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER's and the Kia Forte Koup's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER ranges from $7,500 to $16,994 while a used 2016 Kia Forte Koup is priced between $7,974 to $16,614.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai VELOSTER’s base engine makes 132 horsepower, and the Kia Forte Koup base engine makes 173 horsepower. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Forte Koup is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Forte Koup. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Forte Koup has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Hyundai VELOSTER, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai VELOSTER has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$19,416
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,990 - $35,650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,890
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,898
Price Range:
$7,500 - $16,994
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$13,577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$10,035 - $24,151
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
128
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89,187
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,042
Price Range:
$7,974 - $16,614
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,472
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Hyundai VELOSTER Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Forte Koup Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai VELOSTER
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Forte Koup
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai VELOSTER Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
39 out of / 43Kia Forte Koup Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai VELOSTER Trim Levels
Base, Turbo, Turbo R-Spec, Turbo Rally Edition
Kia Forte Koup Trim Levels
EX, SX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
120 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
173 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
13.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2679 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
166.1 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2871 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
178.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Pacific Blue
Gray
Triathlon Gray
Orange
Vitamin C
Red
Boston Red
Silver
Ironman Silver
White
Century White
Yellow
26.2 Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Graphite Steel
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silky Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
