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Kia Forte Koup SX

General information

ModelKia Forte Koup SX
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating67.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.4 litres/100 km (32.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power175.00 PS (129 kW or 173 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque227.81 Nm (23.2 kgf-m or 168.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space570 litres (151 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1297 kg (2,859.4 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD17735
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