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Kia Forte EX

General information

ModelKia Forte EX
Year2011
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.1 litres/100 km (32.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power158.00 PS (116 kW or 156 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque195.26 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 144.0 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 86.0 mm (3.3 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1032 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space416 litres (110 gallons)
Optional cargo space1547 litres (409 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Traction control Traction control Traction control Traction control Traction control
Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 279 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 262 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1536 kg (3,386.3 pounds)
Towing weight1902 kg (4,193.2 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD17435
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