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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SEDANHatchback
TRIM
MSRP
Kia Forte5 LX Hatchback $18,300
Kia Forte5 EX Hatchback $22,200
Kia Forte5 SX Hatchback $23,900
ENGINE
Type:
1,591cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT); GDI
Power [hp at rpm]: 201 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 195 at 1,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 77.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 - 25 (DCT) / 29 - 30 (DCT)
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 1.96, 1.33, 1.02, 0.83, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.47
 
Type:
7-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.64, 2.17, 1.83, 1.02, 0.81, 0.85, 0.72
Final Drive: 4.18; 3.09 (3rd, 6th, 7th)
 
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:
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.3 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,976
GVWR [lbs]:
3,990
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.8
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • P225/40 HR18 all-season tires
  • Security system
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tire inflator kit
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
171.3
Width [in.]:
70.1
Height [in.]:
57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.3
Front Track [in.]: 60.8
Rear Track [in.]: 61.3
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Approach lights
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Chrome door handles and exhaust tip
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror with indicator lights
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror with indicator lights
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window wiper
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
98.2
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.7
 
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]:
23.2 - 56.4 (rear seats folded)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way heated front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way heated driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, voice activation and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Cargo area carpeting, light and cover
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • 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
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD monitors in front
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
  • Lighted glove box
  • Overhead console
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Power windows
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Smart Key
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Sport steering-wheel
  • 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
  • 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 Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control