2017 Kia Forte
Specifications
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| LX | S | EX | |
| Engine | |||
| Type/layout | 2.0L I-4, Multi-Point Injection (MPI) | 2.0L I-4, Multi-Point Injection (MPI) | 2.0L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 164 hp @ 6,200 rpm (ULEV-II) / 160 hp @ 6,200 rpm (SULEV) |
| Torque | 132 lb.-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 132 lb.-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 151 lb.-ft @ 4,000 rpm (ULEV-II) / 149 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm (SULEV) |
| Block | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 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 | 1,999 cc |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 81 x 97 | 81 x 97 | 81 x 97 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel System | MPI (Multi Point Injection) | MPI (Multi Point Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) |
| Required Fuel | Unleaded | Unleaded | Unleaded |
| Cooling System | Water cooled circulation, centrifugal | Water cooled circulation, centrifugal | Water cooled circulation, centrifugal |
| Emission Control System | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel LEV 3 SULEV30/ULEV70 :WCC+UCC (MPI) | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel LEV 3 SULEV30/ULEV70 :WCC+UCC (MPI) | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel LEV 3 SULEV30 : WCC+UCC (GDI) LEV2 ULEV-II : CCC (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 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gal.) | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons |
| Electrical System | |||
| Battery (AH) | 60AH | 60AH | 68AH |
| Alternator | 90A (1st Gen MICOM) 150A (1.5 Gen MICOM) | 90A (1st Gen MICOM) 150A (1.5 Gen MICOM) | 90A |
| Starter | 1.2 KW | 1.2 KW | 1.2 KW |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed manual transmission | |||
| First | 3.308:1 | - | - |
| Second | 1.962:1 | - | - |
| Third | 1.257:1 | - | - |
| Fourth | 0.976:1 | - | - |
| Fifth | 0.778:1 | - | - |
| Sixth | 0.633:1 | - | - |
| Reverse | 3.583:1 | - | - |
| Final gear ratio | 4.333:1 | - | - |
| Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed automatic transmission | |||
| First | 4.400:1 | 4.400:1 | 4.400:1 |
| Second | 2.726:1 | 2.726:1 | 2.726:1 |
| Third | 1.834:1 | 1.834:1 | 1.834:1 |
| Fourth | 1.392:1 | 1.392:1 | 1.392:1 |
| Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| Sixth | 0.774:1 | 0.774:1 | 0.774:1 |
| Reverse | 3.440:1 | 3.440:1 | 3.440:1 |
| Final gear ratio | 3.065:1 | 3.065:1 | 3.065:1 |
| Layout/drive | Front engine/FWD | Front engine/FWD | Front engine/FWD |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Length (in.) | 179.5 in. | 179.5 in. | 179.5 in. |
| Width (in.) | 70.1 in. | 70.1 in. | 70.1 in. |
| Height (in.) | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Track, front/rear (in.) | 61.5 in. / 62.0 in. | 61.2 in. / 61.7 in. | 61.3 in. / 61.8 in. |
| Overhang, front/rear (in.) | 34.6 in. / 38.6 in. | 34.6 in. / 38.6 in. | 34.6 in. / 38.6 in. |
| Min. ground clearance (in.) | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
| Approach Angle (degree) | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Departure Angle (degree) | 19.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Seating capacity | 5 passenger | 5 passenger | 5 passenger |
| Length (in.) | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. |
| Width (in.) | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. |
| Height (in.) | 47.2 in. | 47.2 in. | 47.2 in. |
| Head room | |||
| Front (in.) | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 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. |
| Luggage capacity (SAE, cu.ft) | 96.2 cu. ft. | 96.2 cu. ft. (without sunroof) / 95.0 cu. ft. (with sunroof) | 96.2 cu. ft.(without sunroof) / 95.0 cu. ft.(with sunroof) |
| Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. |
| Chassis/Suspension | |||
| Front | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut |
| 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 |
| Steering ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.96 | 2.96 | 2.96 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| 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. | 11.0 in. / 10.3 in. |
| Wheels/Tires | |||
| Wheel Size (in.) | 6.0J×15 | 6.5J×16 | 7.0J×17 |
| Tire size | P195/65R15 | P205/55R16 | P215/45R17 |
| Spare Tire | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) | Tire Mending Kit (TMK) |
| Curb Weight | |||
| Manual transmission (min/max) | 2,811 lb./ 2,928 lb. | - | - |
| Automatic transmission (min/max) | 2,855 lb./ 2,976 lb. | 2,855 lb./ 2,976 lb. | 2,908 lb/ 3,029 lb. |
| GVWR | |||
| 6-speed manual transmission | 3,836 | - | - |
| Automatic transmission (lbs.) | 3,880 | 3,880 | 3,902 |
| Estimated Fuel Economy | |||
| Manual transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | 25/ 34/ 28 | - | - |
| IVT Automatic Transmission (est) | 29/ 38/ 32 | 29/ 38/ 32 | 25/ 33/ 28 |