Specs
Research 2018 Kia Forte specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
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Brakes
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.3 |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
90 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
6.3 |
Engine
Fuel System |
MPI |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
147 @ 6200 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500 |
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4 |
Displacement |
2.0 L/122 |
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in) |
62 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.3 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
61.5 |
Height, Overall (in) |
56.3 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
70.1 |
Length, Overall (in) |
179.5 |
Wheelbase (in) |
106.3 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
13.2 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
56.1 |
Second Head Room (in) |
37.3 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
35.9 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
54.9 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
42.2 |
Front Head Room (in) |
39.1 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
53.1 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
53.8 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
96.2 |
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
25 |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
28 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
34 |
Steering
Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
34.8 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Kia Forte |
Body Style |
Sedan |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam |
Suspension Type - Front |
Strut |
Tires
Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15 |
Rear Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Size |
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Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15 |
Transmission
Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.26 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.96 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.31 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
Trans Type |
6 |
Trans Order Code |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
4.33 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.58 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.63 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.78 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.98 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Mid-Size Cars |
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 X 6 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 X 6 |
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
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