Kia Forte vs Volkswagen Lamando Comparison

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Things we like	Great design Comfortable cabin Decently powerful engine Read More	Strong build quality Spacious cabin Read More
Things we don't like	Little expensive Read More	Cabin design lacks novelty Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	502 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50 L	50 L
Kerb Weight	1220 kg	--
Gross Weight	1690 kg	--
Length	4640 mm	4598 mm
Width	1800 mm	1826 mm
Height	1450 mm	1425 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2656 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	--
Turning Radius	5.3 m	--
No Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats

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Engine Details

Engine	1.6L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.4L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 5

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Performance

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Engine Displacement	1591 cc	1395 cc
Power	126 hp	148 hp
Torque	155 Nm	250 Nm
Mileage Highway	19.8 Kmpl	21.7 Kmpl
RPM At Max Power	6300 RPM	5000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	4000 RPM	1750-3000 RPM
Acceleration	--	8.5 s
Top Speed	--	215 kmph

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Size	205/55 R16	225/50 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R17
Spare Tyre Size	205/55 R16	225/50 R17
Spare Tyre Material	Steel	Alloy

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	No	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	No	No
Side Airbag-Front	No	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	No
Knee Airbags	No	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	No
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
360 Camera	No	--
Park Assist	No	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	No	--
Downhill Assist Control	No	No
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	No	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	No	No
Lane Departure Warning System	No	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	No
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Ebd	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	--	Auto Hold Function, Anti Slip Regulation Auto Hold Function, Anti Slip Regulation

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Front Seats	No	No
Ventilated Rear Seats	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	No
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Memory Seats	No	No
Head-Up Display	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Power Windows Rear	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	8 Inch 8 Inch	8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	4 4	8 8
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes

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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split 60:40 Split	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	LED LED
Taillight Type	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	No	No
Fog Lights Front	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	No	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Sun Roof	--	Yes
Moon Roof	--	No

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Interior

Sun Visors	Yes	Yes
Ambient Light	--	Yes