Kia Forte 2.0 Sedan USA 1.8 MPI MT 2WD LX, Configuration
| Volume | 1.8 l |
| Power | 148 hp |
| Fuel type | Gasoline AI-92 |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 135 mm |
| Trunk volume | 422 l |
| Front tires | 195/65 R15 |
| Rear tires | 195/65 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | May 2013 — December 2016 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 6 |
| Engine capacity | 1,797 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 135 mm |
| Country of assembly | Mexico |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Left hand drive |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Immobilizer |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,560 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,780 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,445 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.300 m |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,241 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.39 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 50 l |
| Trunk volume | 422 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Gasoline AI-92 |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 148 hp |
| Maximum power | 109 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,500 |
| Maximum torque | 178.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 18.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,700 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.30 |
| Cylinder diameter | 81.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 87.200 mm |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
| Additional engine information | Multipoint fuel injection |
| Ecological engine type | Euro 4 |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 9.40 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 6.30 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
| Adaptive power steering | |
| Electric power steering | |
| Number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock | 2.960 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Sports suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 15x6J |
| Rear discs | 15x6J |
| Front discs (optional) | NULL |
| Rear discs (optional) | NULL |
Tires
| Front wheels | 195/65 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 195/65 R15 |
| Front wheels (optional) | NULL |
| Rear wheels (optional) | NULL |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
| Parking brake | Manual |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| LED tail lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
| Xenon headlights | |
| LED running lights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors | |
| Side mirrors with turn signal repeaters |
Doors
| Chrome door handles | |
| Door handles in body color | |
| Electric trunk drive |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rear wiper | |
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof | |
| Panoramic roof |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Additional exterior elements
| Bumpers | in body color |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Color multifunction display | - |
| Engine start button | |
| Electrically heated steering wheel |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Decorative finishing | Interior black/gray |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | The driver's seat is height adjustable |
| Second row of seats | folds in a 60/40 ratio |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Seat position memory | |
| Electrically heated rear seats | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats | |
| Front seat ventilation |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Additional interior equipment
| Power connector | |
| Cooled box |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Seat belt tensioner |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Rear view camera | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | |
| Driving mode switch | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control | |
| Cabin filter | |
| Separate climate control | no |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | 4 speakers, AUX, USB, Bluetooth |
| CD player | |
| Hands free | |
| MP3 support |
Additional equipment
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Illumination when boarding | - |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | - |
| Full color LCD monitor | - |