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Kia Forte vs Nissan Sentra

Kia Forte vs Nissan Sentra


In the world of compact cars, both the 2021 Kia Forte and 2021 Nissan Sentra sit at the top. One of them, though, will provide you with more standard power as well as technology for a safer and more fun drive, whether your commute takes you around West Chester, Exton, Springfield, Ardmore, or beyond.

Check out the comparison our team here at Kia of West Chester made of the Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra to find out which model comes with the features and performance you want in your new car!


Engine Power

Kia Forte Engine SpecsLooking at the engine specs of the 2021 Forte vs. 2021 Sentra, you will see that the Kia Forte comes standard with more power to give you a more energetic and thrilling driving experience. Its 2.0L I-4 engine generates 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque.

Under the hood of the Nissan Sentra sits a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine. This will produce up to 130 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque.

 

Driver-Assistive Technology

When comparing vehicles, it is always crucial to look at the safety features they each have. Both vehicles come with advanced systems that can help you keep aware of your surroundings and help you stay out of harm’s way. The main difference is the 2021 Kia Forte offers more driver-assistive features, most of which are standard.

Its Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can apply the brakes in emergency situations to help avoid a potential collision from occurring. The Sentra has its available Automatic Emergency Braking, which operates similarly. However, this feature is only available in higher trim levels of the Nissan Sentra, while the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist in the 2021 Forte comes standard.

Other standard safety features in the Kia Forte include Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist-Line, and Driver Attention Warning. The Driver Attention Warning is a system that can monitor your driving and let you know when you are becoming distracted or tired. None of these technologies are offered in the Nissan Sentra.


Connecting to Your Device

Inisde the 2021 Forte, you’ll have an 8-inch display that will be the epicenter of your multimedia system. This touch-screen will include smartphone connectivity thanks to the standard features of Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™.

You’ll be able to access an array of applications from your smartphone through your vehicle. Talk to Siri® with your iPhone®, get directions using Google Maps™ off your Android™ device, and more.

The Nissan Sentra comes standard with a 7-inch display to adjust your multimedia settings. In order to gain all the benefits of Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ in the 2021 Sentra, though, you will need to get a higher trim level.


Want to Get a Closer Look at the 2021 Kia Forte?

With the differences shown in this Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra comparison, you may be leaning towards getting the Forte because of its more powerful performance and abundance of standard technology.

Drivers from West Chester, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and everywhere in between can stop by Kia of West Chester to learn even more about the features in this car. Contact us today to schedule a time to test drive the 2021 Forte!

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