Specs
Research 2021 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 Type |
4-Wheel Disc |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.3 |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120 |
Emissions
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
5.8 |
Engine
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
147 @ 6200 |
| Fuel System |
MPI |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500 |
| Engine Order Code |
|
Exterior Dimensions
| Wheelbase (in) |
106.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.3 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
61.9 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
61.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
56.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
70.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
182.7 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
14 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Hip Room (in) |
53 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
56.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
35.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
55.3 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
38.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
51.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
37.5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
96 |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
27 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
31 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
37 |
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 |
|
| Spare Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Order Code |
|
| Spare Tire Size |
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15 |
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.98 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.26 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.96 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.31 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Order Code |
|
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
4.33 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.58 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.63 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.78 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Midsize Cars |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
2707 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Material |
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 X 6 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
|
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 X 6 |
