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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
Sedan | HATCHBACK |
TRIM |
MSRP |
Kia Forte LX Sedan | $16,800 |
Kia Forte S Sedan | $19,400 |
Kia Forte EX Sedan | $21,700 |
ENGINE
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) |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
6-speed manual |
Ratios: | 3.31, 1.96, 1.26, 0.98, 0.78, 0.63 |
Final Drive: | 4.33 |
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 |
GVWR [lbs]: |
3,836 |
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 13.2 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
34.8 |
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Halogen headlights
- P195/65 HR15 all-season tires
- Security system
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Tire inflator kit
- Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
179.5 |
Width [in.]: |
70.1 |
Height [in.]: |
56.3 |
Wheelbase [in.]: | 106.3 |
Front Track [in.]: | 61.5 |
Rear Track [in.]: | 62.0 |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.27 |
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
- 4 doors
- Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
- Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror
- Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror
- Variable intermittent wipers
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 |
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
- 12V power outlet
- 4-way front passenger bucket seat
- 6-way driver bucket seat
- AM/FM radio with seek/scan, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 4 speakers
- Air conditioning
- Auto-locking doors
- Cargo area carpeting, light
- Cargo concealed storage
- Clock
- Cloth seat-upholstery
- Cupholders in front and rear
- Door bins in front and rear
- Driver footrest
- External temperature display
- Floor carpeting
- Front seat center console with armrest and storage
- Full cloth headliner
- Glove box
- Illuminated entry
- Keyfob remote keyless entry
- LCD monitors in front
- Power windows
- Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
- Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
- Rear window defogger
- Remote trunk release
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Smart Key
- Speed-sensitive volume
- Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
- Tachometer
- Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
- Tinted windows
- Trip computer
- USB input jack
- Universal garage-door opener
- Variable instrument panel lighting
- Visor vanity mirrors in front
- Wireless device connectivity
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
- 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
- Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Brake assist
- Child safety rear door locks
- Electronic Stability Control
- Front adjustable head restraints
- Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
- Rear head restraints
- Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
- Side-impact airbags in front
- Side-impact bars
- Traction control
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