2017 Kia Forte5
Specifications
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Engine | |||
Type | 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) |
Valve System | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V |
Horsepower | 164 hp @ 6,200 rpm (ULEV-II) / 160 hp @ 6,200 rpm (SULEV) | 164 hp @ 6,200 rpm (ULEV-II) / 160 hp @ 6,200 rpm (SULEV) | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm (ULEV-II) |
Torque | 151 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (ULEV-II) / 149 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm (SULEV) | 151 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (ULEV-II) / 149 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm (SULEV) | 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm (ULEV-II) |
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 |
Block | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Head | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Fuel System | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) |
Required Fuel | Unleaded Fuel (87 octane) | Unleaded Fuel (87 octane) | Unleaded Fuel (87 octane) |
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 full flow oil filter | Mechanical gear type oil pump full flow oil filter | Mechanical gear type oil pump full flow oil filter |
Electrical System | |||
Battery (AH) | 68AH | 68AH | 60AH |
Alternator | 90A | 90A | 120A |
Starter | 1.2 KW | 1.2 KW | 0.9 KW |
Drivetrain | |||
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed automatic transmission | |||
First | 4.400:1 | 4.400:1 | - |
Second | 2.726:1 | 2.726:1 | - |
Third | 1.834:1 | 1.834:1 | - |
Fourth | 1.392:1 | 1.392:1 | - |
Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | - |
Sixth | 0.774:1 | 0.774:1 | - |
Reverse | 3.440:1 | 3.440:1 | - |
Final gear ratio | 3.065:1 | 3.065:1 | - |
Clutch type | Torque converter | Torque converter | - |
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 |
Clutch type | - | - | Dry single plate |
Transmission Gear Ratios: 7-speed dual-clutch transmission | |||
First | - | - | 3.643:1 |
Second | - | - | 2.174:1 |
Third | - | - | 1.826:1 |
Fourth | - | - | 1.024:1 |
Fifth | - | - | 0.809:1 |
Sixth | - | - | 0.854:1 |
Seventh | - | - | 0.717:1 |
Reverse | - | - | 4.696:1 |
Final gear ratio | - | - | 4.176:1 (1/2/4/5) / 3.087:1 (3/6/7/R) |
Clutch type | - | - | Dry friction double clutch |
Layout/drive | Front engine / FWD | Front engine / FWD | Front engine / FWD |
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
Overall length (in.) | 171.3 in. | 171.3 in. | 171.3 in. |
Overall width (in.) | 70.1 in. | 70.1 in. | 70.1 in. |
Overall height (in.) | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
Track (in.), (front/rear) - 15" | 61.5 in. / 62.0 in. | - | - |
Track, front/rear (in.) - 16-inch | 61.2 in. / 61.7 in. | - | - |
Track, front/rear (in.) - 17-inch | - | 61.3 in. / 61.3 in. | - |
Track (in.), (front/rear) - 18-inch | - | - | 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 | 14.9 |
Departure Angle (degree) | 25.1 | 25.1 | 23.8 |
Interior Dimensions | |||
Seating capacity | 5 passenger | 5 passenger | 5 passenger |
Length (in.) | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. |
Width (in.) | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. |
Height (in.) | 47.7 in. | 47.7 in. | 47.7 in. |
Head room | |||
Front (in.) | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. |
Rear (in.) | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. |
Leg room | |||
Front (in.) | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. |
Rear (in.) | 35.9 in. | 35.9 in. | 35.9 in. |
Shoulder room | |||
Front (in.) | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
Rear (in.) | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. |
Hip room | |||
Front (in.) | 53.8 in. | 53.8 in. | 53.8 in. |
Rear (in.) | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. |
Interior volume, without sunroof (cu. ft.) | 98.2 cu. ft. | 98.2 cu. ft. | 98.2 cu. ft. |
Interior volume, 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 | |||
Body type | Unibody | Unibody | Unibody |
Front suspension | McPherson Strut type | McPherson Strut type | McPherson Strut type |
Rear suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
Shock Absorber Type | Monotube (Mando) | Monotube (Mando) | Monotube (Mando) |
Steering | |||
Type / Power source | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor |
Overall steering gear ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 | 15.1:1 |
Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.96 | 2.96 | 2.85 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 |
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.) | 6.0J x 15 / 6.5J x 16 (OPT) | 7.0J x 17 | 7.5J x 18 |
Tire size | P195/65R15 / P205/55R16 (OPT) | P215/45R17 | P225/40R18 |
Spare Tire | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) / T125/80D15×4T (OPT) | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) / T125/80D15×4T (OPT) | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) / T125/80D15×4T (OPT) |
Curb Weight | |||
Automatic transmission (min/max) | 2,928 lbs. / 3,058 lbs. | 2,928 lbs. / 3,058 lbs. | - |
Manual transmission (min/max) | - | - | 2,976 lbs. / 3,058 lbs. |
Dual Clutch transmission (min/max) | - | - | 3,031 lbs. / 3,123 lbs. |
GVWR | |||
Automatic transmission (lbs.) | 3,968 lbs. | 3,968 lbs. | - |
6-speed manual transmission | - | - | 3,990 lbs. |
Dual Clutch transmission (lbs.) | - | - | 4,056 lbs. |
Estimated Fuel Economy | |||
IVT Automatic Transmission (est) | 25/34/28 | 25/34/28 | - |
Manual transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | - | - | 23/29/25 |
Dual Clutch transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | - | - | 25/30/27 |
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons |