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2021 Kia Forte
$17,890 - $23,390Starting MSRP
Aurora Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
28 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2021 Kia Forte is offered in five trim levels; FE, LXS, GT-Line, EX and GT. Other than the GT, all are powered by a 2.0L Inline 4-cylinder engine, which creates 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. The engine features dual continuously...
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Exterior
Aurora Black
Deep Sea Blue
Gravity Gray
Currant Red
Snow White Pearl
Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 1.6 L/97
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 195 @ 1500
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.32
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.02
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.58
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.33
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2989
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.3
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: P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/40HR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Length, Overall (in): 182.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.9
Height, Overall (in): 56.5
Track Width, Front (in): 61.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.6
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.3
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.3
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 96
Front Head Room (in): 38.8
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Front Hip Room (in): 53
Second Head Room (in): 37.5
Second Leg Room (in): 35.7
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Second Hip Room (in): 51.1
Vehicle Name: Kia Forte
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.3
Pricing
This model has 7 different trims.
MSRP
$23,390
Invoice
$22,338
Description
1.6 L/97, 201 @ 6000, Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 7 different trims.
City
25 MPG
Hwy
32 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Description
1.6 L/97, 201 @ 6000, Manual w/OD
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