Kia Forte

2009 – 2013 South Korea

Kia built the Forte from 2009 to 2013. All 6 variants use petrol engines, from 124 to 175 hp. The same generation also came as a hatchback.

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Body styleNot specified

Production2009 – 2013

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

5 Doors · Hatchback 2010 – 2012

Key specifications (range)

Power124 – 175 hp

0–100 km/h8.1 – 9.0 s

Top speed190 – 216 km/h

Fuel economy7.1 – 9.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.6L 4AT FWD (124 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	124 hp	—	—	4-speed automatic
2.0L DOHC 5MT FWD (154 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	156 hp	8.7 s	190	5-speed manual
2.0L DOHC 6AT FWD (154 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	156 hp	8.8 s	195	6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)
2.0L DOHC 6MT FWD (154 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	156 hp	9.0 s	204	6-speed manual
2.4L DOHC 6AT FWD (173 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	175 hp	8.5 s	208	6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)
2.4L DOHC 6MT FWD (173 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	175 hp	8.1 s	216	6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1591 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 91.2 KW @ 6300 RPM124 HP @ 6300 RPM122 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 115 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM156 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P215/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2617 lbs (1187 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3719 lbs (1687 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 115 KW @ 6200 RPM156 HP @ 6200 RPM154 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM195 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2707 lbs (1228 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3810 lbs (1728 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 115 KW @ 6200 RPM156 HP @ 6200 RPM154 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM195 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2791 lbs (1266 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3893 lbs (1766 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway: 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 115 KW @ 6200 RPM156 HP @ 6200 RPM154 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM195 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2729 lbs (1238 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3832 lbs (1738 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2359 cm3 (144 ci)
Power: 129 KW @ 6000 RPM175 HP @ 6000 RPM173 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 168 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM228 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P215/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2899 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4001 lbs (1815 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2359 cm3 (144 ci)
Power: 129 KW @ 6000 RPM175 HP @ 6000 RPM173 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 168 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM228 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P215/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2848 lbs (1292 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3951 lbs (1792 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

Length4,529 mm

Width1,775 mm

Height1,461 mm

Wheelbase2,649 mm

Curb weight1,187 – 1,315 kg

Torque156 – 228 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.