2013 Kia Forte SX
The 2013 Kia Forte SX is a 173-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with an intelligent variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,300 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 173 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Forte measures 178.3 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,300 ($26,921 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,075 ($28,002 *) |
| Destination Charge | $775 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L, inline 4-cylinder, aluminum block and head |
| Displacement | 2.359 L |
| Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 168 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves/cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13.7 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS + Electronic Stability Control |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars