Bon c'est pas une Allemande mais bon...
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/car-photos/Kia/Forte/2010
Designed by Peter Schreyer, formerly with Audi and Volkswagen
Kia offers two engines on the 2010 Forte. The Forte LX and EX are equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making 156 hp and 144 lb.-ft. of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission is optional, each delivering power to the front wheels. On the LX and EX, an optional Fuel Economy package includes the automatic transmission, electric power steering system, low-rolling-resistance tires, and aerodynamic tweaks for a 36-mpg EPA highway rating.
The 2010 Kia Forte SX gets more power, thanks to its 173-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard with this powerplant, with a 5-speed automatic optional. The automatic includes a manual shifting mode called Sportmatic.