2015 Kia Forte
Specifications
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LX | EX | |
Engine | ||
Type/layout | 1.8L Multi-Point Injection (MPI) | 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
Horsepower | 145 hp @ 6500 rpm | 173 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Torque | 130 lb. ft. @ 4700 rpm | 154 lb. ft. @ 4700 rpm |
Valve System | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V |
Displacement (cc) | 1,797 cc | 1,999 cc |
Bore x stroke (mm) | 81 x 87.2 | 81 x 97 |
Compression ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel System | MPI (Multi Point Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) |
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Drivetrain | ||
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed manual transmission | ||
First | 3.308 | - |
Second | 1.962 | - |
Third | 1.257 | - |
Fourth | 0.976 | - |
Fifth | 0.778 | - |
Sixth | 0.633 | - |
Reverse | 3.583 | - |
Final gear ratio | 4.333 | - |
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed automatic transmission | ||
First | 4.4 | 4.212 |
Second | 2.726 | 2.637 |
Third | 1.834 | 1.8 |
Fourth | 1.392 | 1.386 |
Fifth | 1 | 1 |
Sixth | 0.774 | 0.772 |
Reverse | 3.44 | 3.385 |
Final drive ratio | 2.937 | 3.064 |
Layout/drive | Front engine/FWD | Front engine/FWD |
Exterior Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 | 106.3 |
Length (in.) | 179.5 | 179.5 |
Width (in.) | 70.1 | 70.1 |
Height (in.) | 56.3 | 56.3 |
Track (in.), (front/rear) | 61.5/62.0 (15" wheel), 61.1/61.6 (16" wheel) | 61.2/61.7 (16" wheel), 61.3/61.8 (17" wheel) |
Min. ground clearance (in.) | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Interior Dimensions | ||
Seating capacity | 5 passenger | 5 passenger |
Head room, front/rear (in.) | 39.1 / 37.3 | 39.1 / 37.3 |
Leg room, front/rear (in.) | 42.2 / 35.9 | 42.2 / 35.9 |
Shoulder room, front/rear (in.) | 56.1 / 54.9 | 56.1 / 54.9 |
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) | 96.2 | 96.2 |
Trunk capacity (cu. ft.) | 14.9 | 14.9 |
Airbags | 6 | 6 |
Chassis/Suspension | ||
Front | McPherson Strut type, coil spring | McPherson Strut type, coil spring |
Rear | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
Construction | Unibody | Unibody |
Steering | ||
Assist | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor |
Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.96 | 2.96 |
Turning circle (ft.) | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Steering ratio | 14.5:1 | 14.5:1 |
Brakes | ||
Type front/rear | Vented disc / solid disc | Vented disc / solid disc |
Size (in.) front/rear | 11.0 / 10.3 | 11.0 / 10.3 |
Wheels/Tires | ||
Wheel Size (in.) | 15 x 6.0, 16 x 6.5 (Optional) | 16 x 6.5, 17 x 7.0 (Optional) |
Tire size | 195/65R15, 205/55R16 (Optional) | 205/55R16, 215/45R17 (Optional) |
Curb Weight | ||
6-speed manual | 2,937 lbs. | - |
Automatic transmission | 2,983 lbs. | 3,029 lbs. |
Estimated Fuel Economy | ||
Manual transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | 25 / 37 / 30 | - |
IVT Automatic Transmission (est) | 26 / 39 / 31 | 25 / 36 / 29 |