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Kia Forte
2016 – 2018
South Korea
Kia built the Forte for only a short time, between 2016 and 2018. Its petrol engines range from 149 to 166 hp across 3 variants. Compared with the previous generation (2013 – 2016), peak power fell from 175 to 166 hp. It was also available as a hatchback.
Body styleNot specified
Production2016 – 2018
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power149 – 166 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Fuel economy7.4 – 8.4 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 6AT (147 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 149 hp | — | — | 6-speed automatic |
| 2.0 6MT (147 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 149 hp | — | — | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0 6AT (164 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 166 hp | — | — | 6-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1999 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 109.6 KW @ 6200 RPM149 HP @ 6200 RPM147 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 132 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM179 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 195/65 R 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 179.5 in (4559 mm)
- Width
- 70.1 in (1781 mm)
- Height
- 56.3 in (1430 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.5/62 in (1,562/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.3 in (135 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.9 cuFT (422 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2855 lbs (1295 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3880 lbs (1760 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1999 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 109.6 KW @ 6200 RPM149 HP @ 6200 RPM147 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 132 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM179 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 195/65 R 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 179.5 in (4559 mm)
- Width
- 70.1 in (1781 mm)
- Height
- 56.3 in (1430 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.5/62 in (1,562/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.3 in (135 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.9 cuFT (422 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2811 lbs (1275 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3836 lbs (1740 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1999 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 122.3 KW @ 6200 RPM166.3 HP @ 6200 RPM164 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM205 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 215/45 R 17
Dimensions
- Length
- 179.5 in (4559 mm)
- Width
- 70.1 in (1781 mm)
- Height
- 56.3 in (1430 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.5/62 in (1,562/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.3 in (135 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.9 cuFT (422 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2908 lbs (1319 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3902 lbs (1770 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Length4,559 mm
Width1,781 mm
Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,275 – 1,319 kg
Torque179 – 205 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.









