Kia Forte 2.0 LXS vs Tesla Model 3 Performance

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Tesla Model 3 Performance 3.1 s Runner-up: 10.0 s
Power winner Tesla Model 3 Performance 510 hp Runner-up: 147 hp
Cargo winner Tesla Model 3 Performance 594 L Runner-up: 434 L
Price winner Kia Forte 2.0 LXS $19,390 Runner-up: $53,990

Key differences

  • Tesla Model 3 Performance is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.1 s vs 10.0 s).
  • Tesla Model 3 Performance has more power (510 hp vs 147 hp).
  • Tesla Model 3 Performance has more cargo volume (594 L vs 434 L).
  • Kia Forte 2.0 LXS has the lower starting MSRP ($19,390 vs $53,990).
2022 Kia Forte 2.0 LXS studio car image
Kia
2022 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance studio car image
Tesla
2026 · Electric Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h10.0 s3.1 s
Top Speed193 km/h262 km/h
Power147 hp510 hp
Torque179 Nm650 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range528 km
Battery78.1 kWh
Fuel Tank50 L
Efficiency7.1 L/100km15.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions162 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging250 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,640 mm4,720 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm138 mm
Cargo434 L594 L
Curb Weight1,283 kg1,850 kg
Towing1,000 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$19,390$53,990