Segment: Compact
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The 2013 Kia Forte was right between the small Kia Rio and the midsize sedan Kia Optima, which made it a good affair for a family. It had plenty of features to offer.
Kia made a name of itself by offering decent prices for decent vehicles. They might not have the best materials in the industry or the latest technology inside, but they are built to last on low running costs. The exterior design for the 2013 Kia Forte was inspired by the European styling concepts for the four-door sedan and the 5-door hatchback.
When compared to its previous generation, the 2014 Kia Forte was bolder, roomier and better equipped. It had the European influenced design with longer headlights. The two trim levels available offered enough features for a family and in the rear, thanks to its bigger wheelbase, had room for three people. The rear taillights were offered as an option with LED. The infotainment unit had a large screen and a rear-view camera.
In the instrument cluster, there was a 4.2" TFT screen offered as an option. Like other Kia models, the Forte joined the trend with the electric power steering instead of the hydraulic type.
For the base model, with the 1.8-liter, a 6-speed manual was fitted as standard and an optional 6-speed automatic was available. The 2.0-liter engine, in the EX trim level, was mated to a 6-speed automatic only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L MPI 6AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1797 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6500 RPM 150 HP @ 6500 RPM 148 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 178 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs 279 mm |
Rear: | Discs 261 mm |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.5 in (4559 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.8 in (1,557/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2776 lbs (1259 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L MPI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1797 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6500 RPM 150 HP @ 6500 RPM 148 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 178 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs 279 mm |
Rear: | Discs 261 mm |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.5 in (4559 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.8 in (1,557/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2736 lbs (1241 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L MPI 6AT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6500 RPM 175 HP @ 6500 RPM 173 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 154 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 209 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs 279 mm |
Rear: | Discs 261 mm |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.5 in (4559 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.8 in (1,557/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2837 lbs (1287 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |