Segment: Medium
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
The surprisingly good looking Kia Forte continued the brand’s revival with its launch in 2009.
The Forte featured lots of elements characteristic to more expensive cars, but was at the same time among the least expensive small sedans on the market.
The Forte had a smooth clean look from the front and from the back, with the trim proportions being just right.
The cabin of the Forte gave an upscale feel with the tall roof and the wider body that offered great room for the passengers.
Headroom and legroom were good for the front passengers, however, the legroom in the back seats was limited.
Standard features included bluetooth, an auxiliary input jack, steering wheel controls and voice activation.
With one of the biggest trunks for its class, the Forte could’ve easily been a great companion on longer journey. For longer items, the rear seats could be folded to extend the load area.
The Forte was an inexpensive car to drive, and even if the engines offered were not the most powerful, the Forte was agile and had a good fuel consumption.
The hydraulic steering was decent, however, it was a little stiff at lower speeds and got lighter with higher speeds, which was not exactly the correct setup.
The sportiest Forte was available in the SX trim level, with a 2.4-liter engine that developed 172 hp.
The safety features offered were standard across the trim levels and included dual airbags, full side curtain airbags, ABS with brake assist and electronic stability control.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT (124 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 91.2 KW @ 6300 RPM 124 HP @ 6300 RPM 122 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 115 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 156 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2617 lbs (1187 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3719 lbs (1687 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DOHC 5MT (154 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 6200 RPM 156 HP @ 6200 RPM 154 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 195 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2707 lbs (1228 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3810 lbs (1728 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DOHC 6AT (154 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 6200 RPM 156 HP @ 6200 RPM 154 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 195 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2791 lbs (1266 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3893 lbs (1766 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DOHC 6MT (154 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 6200 RPM 156 HP @ 6200 RPM 154 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 195 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2729 lbs (1238 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3832 lbs (1738 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L DOHC 6AT (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 168 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 228 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2899 lbs (1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4001 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L DOHC 6MT (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 168 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 228 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.6 in (1,557/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2848 lbs (1292 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3951 lbs (1792 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |