Kia Forte vs. Hyundai VELOSTER
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Forte and Hyundai VELOSTER 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 Kia Forte and the Hyundai VELOSTER.
In comparing the Kia Forte's and the Hyundai VELOSTER's specifications and ratings, the Kia Forte has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Kia Forte and Hyundai VELOSTER have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Forte's and the Hyundai VELOSTER's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER is a better car than the Kia Forte.
Pricing: A used 2021 Kia Forte ranges from $14,389 to $21,449 while a used 2021 Hyundai VELOSTER is priced between $16,648 to $24,965.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Forte loses 33 percent of its value and the Hyundai VELOSTER loses 28.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER retains 4.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Forte.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Forte is 8.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai VELOSTER's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Kia Forte being ranked 25 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai VELOSTER being ranked 19 out of 37.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Forte is 7.6 out of 10. For the Hyundai VELOSTER the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Forte.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Kia Forte and the Hyundai VELOSTER makes 147 horsepower. The Forte is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the Kia Forte the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai VELOSTER. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Kia Forte has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai VELOSTER has higher safety ratings than the Kia Forte, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17890
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21197
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15295 - 28695
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21197
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15295 - 28695
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17714
Price Range:
14389 - 21449
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
21394
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
13751 - 30996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
544
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60882
# Good or Great Deals:
184
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21178
Price Range:
16648 - 24965
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
21394
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
13751 - 30996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54700
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Kia Forte Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.01667 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.450009 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai VELOSTER Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.833404 / 10
Reliability:
7.741554 / 10
Retained Value:
8.758658 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Forte
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
7.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.074
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai VELOSTER
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
7.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.028
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.092508746082294
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.3 - 16.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5009589733801842
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.3 - 16.8
Kia Forte Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 37Hyundai VELOSTER Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
16 out of / 37Ranking
16 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
20 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
33 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Forte Trim Levels
EX, FE, GT, GT-Line, LXS
Hyundai VELOSTER Trim Levels
2.0L, 2.0L Premium, Turbo 1.6T, Turbo R-Spec, Turbo Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2707 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2822 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
166.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Gray
Gravity Gray
White
Clear White
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Gray
Thunder Gray
White
Chalk White / Lunar White
Orange
Sunset Orange
Red
Racing Red
Silver
Sonic Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
