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Kia Forte SX

General information

ModelKia Forte SX
Year2011
CategoryMidsize family cars
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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
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1143 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space549 litres (145 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 circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
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 USD18435
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