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2019 Kia Forte
$17,790 - $21,990Starting MSRP
Aurora Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
34 MPG Comb.
Transmission
CVT w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Kia Forte is offered in four different trims, FE, LXS, S and EX. Equipped with a newly optimized 2.0L inline 4-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine producing 147 horsepower it's not going to win many acceleration contests, yet acceleration is still...
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Exterior
Aurora Black
Gravity Grey
Fire Orange
Currant Red
Snow White Pearl
Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 2.0 L/122
Fuel System: MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 132 @ 4500
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.68 - 0.39
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.82
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.89
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 40
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 120
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2903
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
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: P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size: P225/45HR17
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 X 7
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Length, Overall (in): 182.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.9
Height, Overall (in): 56.5
Track Width, Front (in): 61
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.3
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.3
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.3
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 96
Front Head Room (in): 38.8
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Front Hip Room (in): 53
Second Head Room (in): 37.5
Second Leg Room (in): 35.7
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Second Hip Room (in): 51.1
Vehicle Name: Kia Forte
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 5.2
Pricing
This model has 5 different trims.
MSRP
$21,990
Invoice
$21,001
Description
2.0 L/122, 147 @ 6200, CVT w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 5 different trims.
City
30 MPG
Hwy
40 MPG
Combined
34 MPG
Description
2.0 L/122, 147 @ 6200, CVT w/OD
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