2016 Kia Forte5
Specifications
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Engine | |||
Type/layout | 2.0L I-4, DOHC gasoline direct injection (GDI) | 2.0L I-4, DOHC gasoline direct injection (GDI) | 1.6L I-4, turbocharged DOHC gasoline direct injection (GDI) |
Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm (ULEV-II) | 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm (ULEV-II) | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm (ULEV-II) |
Torque | 154 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm (ULEV-II) | 154 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm (ULEV-II) | 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,750-4,500 rpm (ULEV-II) |
Engine material | Aluminum block and head | Aluminum block and head | Aluminum block and head |
Valve System | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V |
Displacement (cc) | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc | 1,591 cc |
Bore x stroke (mm) | 81.0 x 97.0 | 81.0 x 97.0 | 77.0 x 85.0 |
Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel System | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) |
Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) |
Cooling System | Water cooled circulation, centrifugal | Water cooled circulation, centrifugal | Water cooled circulation, centrifugal |
Emission Control System | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel, SULEV : WCC+UCC(GDI), ULEV-II : CCC(GDI) | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel, SULEV : WCC+UCC(GDI), ULEV-II : CCC(GDI) | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel, ULEV-II : WCC+UCC(GDI) |
Lubrication System | Mechanical gear type oil pump | Mechanical gear type oil pump | Mechanical gear type oil pump |
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons |
Electrical System | |||
Battery (AH) | 68AH | 68AH | 60AH |
Alternator (Amps) | 90A | 90A | 110A |
Starter | 1.2 KW | 1.2 KW | 0.9 KW |
Drivetrain | |||
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed manual transmission | |||
First | - | - | 3.308:1 |
Second | - | - | 1.962:1 |
Third | - | - | 1.323:1 |
Fourth | - | - | 1.024:1 |
Fifth | - | - | 0.825:1 |
Sixth | - | - | 0.702:1 |
Reverse | - | - | 3.583:1 |
Final gear ratio | - | - | 4.467:1 |
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed automatic transmission | |||
First | 4.212:1 | 4.212:1 | 4.639:1 |
Second | 2.637:1 | 2.637:1 | 2.826:1 |
Third | 1.800:1 | 1.800:1 | 1.841:1 |
Fourth | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 |
Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
Sixth | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 |
Reverse | 3.385:1 | 3.385:1 | 3.385:1 |
Final gear ratio | 3.064:1 | 3.064:1 | 3.648:1 |
Layout/drive | Front engine / FWD | Front engine / FWD | Front engine / FWD |
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Length (in.) | 171.3 in. | 171.3 in. | 171.3 in. |
Width (in.) | 70.1 in. | 70.1 in. | 70.1 in. |
Height (in.) | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
Track (in.), (front/rear) | 61.1 in./61.6 in. (16" Steel) / 61.2 in./61.7 in. (16" Alloy) | 61.3 in./61.3 in. | 60.8 in./61.3 in. |
Overhang (in.), (front/rear) | 34.6 in./30.3 in. | 34.6 in./30.3 in. | 34.6 in./30.3 in. |
Min. ground clearance (in.) | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. |
Approach Angle (degree) | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 |
Departure Angle (degree) | 25.1 | 25.1 | 25.1 |
Interior Dimensions | |||
Seating capacity | 5 passenger | 5 passenger | 5 passenger |
Leg room, front/rear (in.) | 42.2 in./ 35.9 in. | 42.2 in./ 35.9 in. | 42.2 in./ 35.9 in. |
Head room, front/rear (in.) | 39.4 in./ 38.7 in. | 39.4 in./ 38.7 in. | 39.4 in./ 38.7 in. |
Shoulder room, front/rear (in.) | 56.1 in./ 54.9 in. | 56.1 in./ 54.9 in. | 56.1 in./ 54.9 in. |
Hip room, front/rear (in.) | 53.8 in./ 53.1 in. | 53.8 in./ 53.1 in. | 53.8 in./ 53.1 in. |
Interior Luggage capacity, without sunroof (cu. ft.) | 98.2 cu. ft. | 98.2 cu. ft. | 98.2 cu. ft. |
Interior Luggage capacity, with sunroof (cu. ft.) | - | 96.8 cu. ft. | 96.8 cu. ft. |
Cargo capacity, rear seats up (cu. ft.) | 23.2 cu. ft. | 23.2 cu. ft. | 23.2 cu. ft. |
Cargo capacity, rear seats folded (cu.ft.) | 56.4 cu. ft. | 56.4 cu. ft. | 56.4 cu. ft. |
Chassis/Suspension | |||
Front | McPherson Strut type | McPherson Strut type | McPherson Strut type |
Rear | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
Shock Absorber Type | Monotube (Mando) | Monotube (Mando) | Monotube (Mando) |
Construction | Unibody | Unibody | Unibody |
Steering | |||
Type / Power source | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor |
Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.96 | 2.96 | 2.85 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Steering ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 | 15.1:1 |
Brakes | |||
Type front/rear | Vented disc / Solid disc | Vented disc / solid disc | Vented disc / Solid disc |
Size (in.) front/rear | 11.0 in. / 10.3 in. | 11.0 in. / 10.3 in. | 11.8 in. / 10.3 in. |
Wheels/Tires | |||
Wheel Size (in.) | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 17 | 7.5J x 18 |
Tire size | P205/55R16 | P215/45R17 | P225/40R18 |
Spare Tire | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) |
Curb Weights | |||
Manual transmission (min/max) | - | - | 2970/3067 |
Automatic transmission (min/max) | 2912/3045 | 2912/3045 | 3025/3122 |
GVWR | |||
6-speed manual transmission | - | - | 3,990 |
Automatic transmission (lbs.) | 3,968 | 3,968 | 4,057 |
Estimated Fuel Economy | |||
Manual transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | - | - | 21 / 29 / 24 |
IVT Automatic Transmission (est) | 25 / 33 / 28 | 25 / 33 / 28 | 21 / 29 / 24 |