2016 Kia Forte LX
The 2016 Kia Forte LX is a 145-hp 1.8-liter with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,700 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 145 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 130 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 | $17,700 ($23,969 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $18,550 ($25,120 *) |
| Destination Charge | $850 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Multi-Point Injection (MPI) |
| Displacement | 1.797 L |
| Horsepower | 145 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 87.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.308 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.962 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.834 |
| 4th Gear | 1.392 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.774 |
| Reverse | 3.44 |
| Final Drive | 2.937 |
| 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 | 6.0J×15 (Steel) / 6.5J×16 (Alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 6.0J×15 (Steel) / 6.5J×16 (Alloy) |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 / P205/55R16 (OPT) |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 / P205/55R16 (OPT) |
| 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