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Kia Forte

General information

ModelKia Forte
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (33.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max torque195.00 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 143.8 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space570 litres (151 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionCoil springs.
Rear suspensionCoil springs.

Dimensions and weight

Weight2083 kg (4,592.2 pounds)
Towing weight450 kg (992.1 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)
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