SPECIFICATIONS
Sedan | HATCHBACK |
TRIM |
MSRP |
Kia Forte LX Sedan | $16,800 |
Kia Forte S Sedan | $19,400 |
Kia Forte EX Sedan | $21,700 |
ENGINES
Type: |
1,999cc Inline-4 |
Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) |
Power [hp at rpm]: | 147 at 6,200 |
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 132 at 4,500 |
Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 81.0 x 97.0 |
Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 |
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 25 - 29 (AT) / 34 - 37 (AT) |
Available with: | LX; S |
Type: |
1,999cc Inline-4 |
Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT); GDI |
Power [hp at rpm]: | 164 at 6,200 |
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 151 at 4,000 |
Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 81.0 x 97.0 |
Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 |
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 25 / 33 |
Available with: | EX |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
6-speed manual |
Ratios: | 3.31, 1.96, 1.26, 0.98, 0.78, 0.63 |
Final Drive: | 4.33 |
Available with: | LX |
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
Ratios: | 4.40, 2.73, 1.83, 1.39, 1.00, 0.77 |
Final Drive: | 3.07 |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Front-wheel-drive |
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 |
Rear: |
10.3 in. power-assisted discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
2,811 (LX) 2,855 (S) 2,908 (EX) |
GVWR [lbs]: |
3,836 (LX) 3,880 (S) 3,902 (EX) |
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 13.2 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
34.8 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
179.5 |
Width [in.]: |
70.1 |
Height [in.]: |
56.3 |
Wheelbase [in.]: | 106.3 |
Front Track [in.]: | 61.5 (LX) 61.2 (S) 61.3 (EX) |
Rear Track [in.]: | 62.0 (LX) 61.7 (S) 61.8 (EX) |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.27 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
96.2 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
39.1 |
Rear Headroom [in.]: | 37.3 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
42.2 |
Rear Legroom [in.]: | 35.9 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
56.1 |
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 54.9 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
53.8 |
Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 53.1 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
14.9 |
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