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2013 Kia Forte 5-Door
$18,300 - $19,800Starting MSRP
Aurora Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
26 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Forte is available in three different body styles: a sedan, a 5-door hatch or a 2-door coupe, dubbed the Forte "Koup" by Kia. All three body styles utilize one of two different 4-cylinder engines, a 2.0L, which makes 156 horsepower, or a 2.4L...
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Exterior
Aurora Black Pearl
Ebony Black Pearl
Abyss Blue Pearl Metallic
Corsa Blue
Gunmetal Grey Pearl Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Bright Silver Metallic
Titanium Silver Metallic
Clear White
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Number of Passenger Doors: 4
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas I4
Displacement: 2.4L/144
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 168 @ 4000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.21
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.80
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.38
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.38
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.88
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 6.3
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2944
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.3 x - TBD -
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: 215/45R17
Rear Tire Size: 215/45R17
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 33.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.7
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Length, Overall (in): 170.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.9
Height, Overall (in): 57.5
Track Width, Front (in): 61.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.6
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.9
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 19.4
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 97.500
Front Head Room (in): 40.0
Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.7
Front Hip Room (in): 53.0
Second Head Room (in): 38.4
Second Leg Room (in): 35.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
Second Hip Room (in): 53.3
Vehicle Name: Kia Forte 5-Door
Body Style: 5 Door Hatchback
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.1
Pricing
This model has 2 different trims.
MSRP
$19,800
Invoice
$18,860
Description
2.4L/144, 173 @ 6000, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 2 different trims.
City
23 MPG
Hwy
32 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Description
2.4L/144, 173 @ 6000, Automatic
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