2018 Kia Forte EX
The 2018 Kia Forte EX is a 164-hp 2.0-liter with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,700 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 164 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,700 |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,595 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Displacement | 1.999 L |
| Horsepower | 164 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 151 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 | 6-speed automatic |
| 3rd Gear | 1.834 |
| 4th Gear | 1.392 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.774 |
| Reverse | 3.44 |
| Final Drive | 3.065 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
| 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 | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 15° |
| Departure Angle | 19.9° |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.1 in |