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Kia Forte

2018 – 2021 South Korea

Kia built the Forte from 2018 to 2021. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 149 to 201 hp. Compared with the previous generation (2016 – 2018), peak power rose from 166 to 201 hp. It was also available as a hatchback.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L 6MT FWD (147 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 149 hp — — 6-Speed manual
2.0L CVT FWD (147 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 149 hp — — CVT
1.6L GDI 7AT FWD (201 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 201 hp — — 6-Speed manual

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
Fuel capacity
14 gallons (53.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P195/65R15

Dimensions

Length
182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.5x61.9 in (1562 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Turning circle (curb to curb)
34.8 ft (10.6 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2707 - 2721 lbs (1228 - 1234 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3638 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
31 mpg US (7.6 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
Fuel capacity
14 gallons (53.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
CVT

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P195/65R15

Dimensions

Length
182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.5x61.9 in (1562 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Turning circle (curb to curb)
35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2762 - 2903 lbs (1253 - 1317 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3792 lbs (1720 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway
41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined
35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1591 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
147.8 KW @ 6000 RPM201 HP @ 6000 RPM198 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
195 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM264 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14 gallons (53.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P195/65R15

Dimensions

Length
182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.5x61.9 in (1562 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Turning circle (curb to curb)
34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Length4,641 mm
Width1,801 mm
Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight—
Torque179 – 264 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.