2018 Kia Forte LX MT
The 2018 Kia Forte LX MT is a 147-hp 2.0-liter with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,800 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,695 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I-4, Multi-Point Injection (MPI) |
| Displacement | 1.999 L |
| Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 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 | 3.065 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 28 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 | 6.0J × 15 Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 6.0J × 15 Steel |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| 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 |