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2018 Kia Forte5 SX

The 2018 Kia Forte5 SX is a 201-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,900 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 201 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$23,900
MSRP with Destination$24,795
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type1.6L I-4, turbocharged DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Displacement1.591 L
Horsepower201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque195 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC D-CVVT 16V/V
Bore and Stroke77.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch automatic
1st Gear3.308
2nd Gear1.962
3rd Gear1.826
4th Gear1.024
5th Gear0.809
6th Gear0.854
7th Gear0.717
Reverse4.696
Final Drive4.176
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher)
Suspension
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut type
Rear SuspensionCoupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA)
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front7.5J x 18
Wheels Rear7.5J x 18
Tires FrontP225/40R18
Tires RearP225/40R18
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase106.3 in
Ground Clearance5.5 in
Approach Angle14.9°
Departure Angle23.8°
Cargo Volume56.4 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.4 in
Headroom Rear38.7 in
Legroom Front42.2 in
Legroom Rear35.9 in
Shoulder Room Front56.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.9 in
Hip Room Front53.8 in
Hip Room Rear53.1 in
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