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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.
Body styleNot specified
Production2018 – 2021
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power149 – 201 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Fuel economy6.7 – 7.6 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.









