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The 2012 Kia Forte 5-Door
Technical Specifications

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Engine Type: Inline 4 Cylinder, Aluminum Block and Head S S
Valve Gear: DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Continuously
Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
S S
Displacement: 1998 cc S --
Displacement: 2359 cc -- S
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 S S
Horsepower (SAE net): 156 hp @ 6,200 rpm S --
Horsepower (SAE net): 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm -- S
Toque (SAE net): 144 ft. lbs. @ 4,300 rpm S --
Torque (SAE net): 168 ft. lbs. @ 4,000 rpm -- S
Transmission: 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Sportmatic®, Overdrive S S
EPA FUEL ECONOMY 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (6-Speed Automatic) 26/36 23/32
Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons) 13.7 13.7
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Wheelbase: 104.3 in. S S
Length: 170.9 in. S S
Width: 69.9 in. S S
Height: 57.5 in. S S
Track (Front/Rear): 61.3/61.6 inches S S
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in. S S
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Headroom (Front/Rear): 40.0/38.4 in. S S
Legroom (Front/Rear): 43.3/35.0 in. S S
Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) 55.7/54.7 in. S S
Hip Room (Front/Rear): 53.0/53.3 in. S S
Interior Volume: 97.5 in. S S
Cargo Volume: 19.4 cu. ft. S S
CURB WEIGHT 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Automatic 2840 LBS 2944 LBS
BODY & CHASSIS 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Layout: Front Engine, Front 2WD S S
Body Type: Steel Unibody S S
Front Suspension: Independent, MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Monotube Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar S S
Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam, Coil Springs, Gas Shock Absorbers S S
Steering: Rack-and-Pinion, Hydraulic Power Assisted S S
BRAKES 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Brake Type: Hydraulic, Power-Assisted Vacuum, 4 Sensor, 4 Channel ABS and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) S S
Front: 11.0" Vented Discs S --
Front: 11.8" Vented Discs -- S
Rear: 10.3" Solid Discs S S
TIRES 2.0L EX 2.4L SX
Size: 205/55R16 S --
Size: 215/45R17 -- S
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