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Kia Forte5 vs Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,955

Car 1

Car 2

Forte5Mirage G4MSRP + destination$21,145$19,190Horsepower147 hp78 hpMPG combined34 mpg37 mpgCargo, max15.3 cu ft12.4 cu ftRear legroom35.7 in37.3 inFront legroom42.2 in41.7 inSeats55Ground clearance5.5 in6.3 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Forte5 LX IVT vs Mirage G4 ES FWD
MeasureForte5Mirage G4Winner
MSRP + destination$21,145$19,190Mirage G4
Horsepower147 hp78 hpForte5
TorqueN/A74 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined34 mpg37 mpgMirage G4
Cargo, max15.3 cu ft12.4 cu ftForte5
Cargo, seats upN/A12.0 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom35.7 in37.3 inMirage G4
Front legroom42.2 in41.7 inForte5
Length171.3 in to 178.0 in169.5 inN/A
Width70.9 in66.0 inNot scored
Curb weightN/A2,161 lbN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance5.5 in6.3 inMirage G4
0-60 mphN/A10.8 s estimateN/A
Basic warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Forte5 LX IVT
$19,990
Mirage G4 SE FWD
$19,595
$395
Mirage G4 ES FWD
$17,795
Forte5 LX IVT
$19,990
$2,195

Cost to run

Mirage G4 costs $2,504 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostForte5Mirage G4
MSRP + destination$21,145$19,190
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,129$1,038
Fuel or charging, 6 years$6,776$6,227
Total, 6 years$27,921$25,417

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Forte5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceMirage G49%
MPGMirage G48%
PowerForte547%
SpaceForte519%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked