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Kia Forte Koup EX

General information

ModelKia Forte Koup EX
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.1 litres/100 km (33.27 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 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.
Compression14.1:1
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)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1040 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2888 litres (763 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space570 litres (151 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1519 kg (3,348.8 pounds)
Towing weight450 kg (992.1 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 USD16635
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