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2016 Kia Forte 5-Door
$18,090 - $21,990Starting MSRP



Aurora Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
24 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2016 Kia Forte is offered in two different body styles, either as a 4-door sedan or as a 2-door "Koup." The 4-door sedan comes in LX and EX grades, while the Koup is available in either EX or SX trims. LX models are powered by a 148-horsepower...
What’s new in the 2016 model?
The 2016 Kia Forte is largely unchanged, with mostly minor reshuffling of standard and optional equipment from trim to trim.

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Exterior
Aurora Black Pearl
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Specs
EPA Classification: Large Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 1.6 L/97
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 195 @ 1750
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.21
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.64
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.80
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.06
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 29
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2925
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Torsion Beam
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/40HR18
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Length, Overall (in): 171.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.1
Height, Overall (in): 57.1
Track Width, Front (in): 60.8
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.3
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 23.2
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 98.2
Front Head Room (in): 39.4
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Front Hip Room (in): 53.8
Second Head Room (in): 38.7
Second Leg Room (in): 35.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.9
Second Hip Room (in): 53.1
Vehicle Name: Kia Forte 5-Door
Body Style: Hatchback
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.4
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$21,990
Invoice
$20,740
Description
1.6 L/97, 201 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
21 MPG
Hwy
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Description
1.6 L/97, 201 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
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