2015 Kia Forte EX
The 2015 Kia Forte EX is a 173-hp 2.0-liter with an intelligent variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,390 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 173 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Forte measures 179.5 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,390 ($26,590 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,215 ($27,721 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Displacement | 1.999 L |
| Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V |
| Bore and Stroke | 81 x 97 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.8 |
| 4th Gear | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.385 |
| Final Drive | 3.064 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut type, coil spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5, 17 x 7.0 (Optional) |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5, 17 x 7.0 (Optional) |
| Tires Front | 205/55R16, 215/45R17 (Optional) |
| Tires Rear | 205/55R16, 215/45R17 (Optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars