2013 Kia Forte Specifications

4-Door Sedan Automatic EX
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 26 mpg City/36 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Compact Cars
Style Name 4dr Sdn Auto EX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact Cars
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2791
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.700
Second Hip Room (in) 53.300
Front Head Room (in) 40.000
Second Leg Room (in) 35.000
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.000
Front Leg Room (in) 43.300
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.700
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96.800
Second Head Room (in) 37.600
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 61.300
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.900
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 104.300
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.600
Height, Overall (in) 57.500
Length, Overall (in) 178.300
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.900
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.700

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.700
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 36
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 26

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 156 @ 6200
Displacement 2.0L/122
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 144 @ 4300
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.800
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.210
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.770
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.380
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.880
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.630
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.380
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.890
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.900
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.200
Tires
Rear Tire Size P195/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code - TBD -
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size P195/65R15
Rear Tire Order Code - TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 5.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake assist system (BAS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system...
Front/rear crumple zones
5-MPH bumpers
Side impact door beams
Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat side mounted airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seat belts for all positions
Seat belt warning chime
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Impact-absorbing steering column
Internal emergency trunk release
Rear child safety door locks

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 60,000
Basic Years 5
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 60,000
Roadside Assistance Note 24-hour roadside assistance
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.300
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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