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2010 Kia Forte Sedan
MSRP:
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight:
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Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.7
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 33.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
SX: 11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.3 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
Displacement: 1,998
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 156 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 144 at 4,300
Mileage City [mpg]: 25
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 34
Available with: EX; LX
 
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
Displacement: 2,359
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 173 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 168 at 4,000
Mileage City [mpg]: na
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: na
Available with: SX
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 1.96, 1.19, 0.91, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.18
Available with: LX; EX
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.92, 1.55, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.68
Available with: LX; EX
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.27, 1.93, 1.64, 1.22, 1.03, 0.83
Final Drive: 4.06 (1st, 2nd; Reverse), 2.96 (all other gears)
Available with: SX
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.09, 1.35, 0.96, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.10
Available with: SX; EX with Fuel Economy Package
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 178.3
Width [in.]: 69.9
Height [in.]: 57.5
Wheelbase [in.]: 104.3
Front Track [in.]: 61.3
Rear Track [in.]: 61.6
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 96.8
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.8
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.0
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.7
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.7
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 14.7