Kia Forte GT 1.6T vs Tesla Model S Plaid

Key differences

  • Tesla Model S Plaid is quicker from 0-100 km/h (2.1 s vs 7.2 s).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more power (1,020 hp vs 201 hp).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more cargo volume (793 L vs 434 L).
  • Kia Forte GT 1.6T has the lower starting MSRP ($25,090 vs $89,990).
2025 Kia Forte GT 1.6T studio car image
Kia
2025 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid studio car image
Tesla
2026 · Electric Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h7.2 s2.1 s
Top Speed220 km/h322 km/h
Power201 hp1,020 hp
Torque265 Nm1,420 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range615 km
Battery100 kWh
Fuel Tank50 L
Efficiency7.6 L/100km17.3 L/100km
CO2 Emissions173 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging250 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,660 mm4,970 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm117 mm
Cargo434 L793 L
Curb Weight1,350 kg2,162 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$25,090$89,990