2016 Kia Forte EX
The 2016 Kia Forte EX is a 173-hp 2.0-liter with an intelligent variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,990 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 173 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Forte measures 179.5 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,990 ($27,070 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,840 ($28,221 *) |
| Destination Charge | $850 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L 4-Cylinder 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 | 81.0 x 97.0 |
| 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 | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut type |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.0J×17 (Alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 7.0J×17 (Alloy) |
| Tires Front | P215/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 15.2° |
| Departure Angle | 20.4° |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars