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Kia Forte SX

General information

ModelKia Forte SX
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.5 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 torque228.81 Nm (23.3 kgf-m or 168.8 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke77.0 x 87.0 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1294 kg (2,852.8 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)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD17535
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