Recent Articles
Popular Makes
Body Types
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...
What’s new in the 2019 model?
The third generation Kia Forte has undergone an extensive makeover for 2019. The most noticeable of changes being its exterior dimensions. Growing ...
Looking for alternatives to the Kia Forte?
Start Comparing NowColors
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
Trending Related Articles
Get a Free Online Car Quote
Car of the Day
Resources
©2025 AutoWeb, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Some content provided by and under copyright by Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. © 1986-2025.