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Kia Forte

U.S. specifications for documented generations and configurations. Values apply to each listed year and configuration.

3rd generation · 2019–2024

2023 Kia Forte

LX · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4641 mm / 182.7 in
Width: 1801 mm / 70.9 in
Height: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 147 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 132 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 41 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2023 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2023 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2023 Kia Forte LX: EPA vehicle record 45351 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
All-new third-generation 2019 Forte U.S. introduction — Kia America
MY2025 K4 succeeds Forte in the U.S. — Kia America

2023 Kia Forte

GT · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4641 mm / 182.7 in
Width: 1801 mm / 70.9 in
Height: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 201 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 195 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 35 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2023 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
GT · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2023 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
All-new third-generation 2019 Forte U.S. introduction — Kia America
2023 Kia Forte GT: EPA vehicle record 45350 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
MY2025 K4 succeeds Forte in the U.S. — Kia America

2023 Kia Forte

GT · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4641 mm / 182.7 in
Width: 1801 mm / 70.9 in
Height: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 201 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 195 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 31 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2023 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
GT · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2023 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
All-new third-generation 2019 Forte U.S. introduction — Kia America
2023 Kia Forte GT: EPA vehicle record 45349 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
MY2025 K4 succeeds Forte in the U.S. — Kia America

2nd generation · 2014–2018

2018 Kia Forte

LX · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4559 mm / 179.5 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 147 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 132 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 37 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 32 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2018 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2018 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2018 Kia Forte LX: EPA vehicle record 38933 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2018 Kia Forte

LX · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4559 mm / 179.5 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 147 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 132 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2018 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2018 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2018 Kia Forte LX: EPA vehicle record 38934 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2018 Kia Forte

EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4559 mm / 179.5 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 164 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 151 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 33 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2018 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2018 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2018 Kia Forte EX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 38935 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2018 Kia Forte

Forte5 SX · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4351 mm / 171.3 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 201 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 195 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2018 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Forte5 SX · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2018 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2018 Kia Forte Forte5 SX: EPA vehicle record 39064 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2018 Kia Forte

Forte5 SX · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4351 mm / 171.3 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 201 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 195 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2018 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Forte5 SX · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2018 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2018 Kia Forte Forte5 SX: EPA vehicle record 39065 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2016 Kia Forte Koup

Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4529 mm / 178.3 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 173 hp (SAE)
Torque: 154 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2016 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Second-generation Forte Koup. The 173-hp EX is the ULEV engine; SULEV EX output is lower. Current EPA figures replace the original brochure estimates.
Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2016 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2016 Kia Forte Koup EX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 36217 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2016 Kia Forte Koup

Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4529 mm / 178.3 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 173 hp (SAE)
Torque: 154 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 33 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2016 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Second-generation Forte Koup. The 173-hp EX is the ULEV engine; SULEV EX output is lower. Current EPA figures replace the original brochure estimates.
Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2016 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2016 Kia Forte Koup EX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 36218 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2016 Kia Forte Koup

Koup SX Turbo · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4529 mm / 178.3 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 201 hp (SAE)
Torque: 195 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2016 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Second-generation Forte Koup. The 173-hp EX is the ULEV engine; SULEV EX output is lower. Current EPA figures replace the original brochure estimates.
Koup SX Turbo · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2016 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2016 Kia Forte Koup SX Turbo: EPA vehicle record 36215 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2016 Kia Forte Koup

Koup SX Turbo · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4529 mm / 178.3 in
Width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in
Height: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 201 hp (SAE)
Torque: 195 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2016 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Second-generation Forte Koup. The 173-hp EX is the ULEV engine; SULEV EX output is lower. Current EPA figures replace the original brochure estimates.
Koup SX Turbo · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2014–2018 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2016 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2016 Kia Forte Koup SX Turbo: EPA vehicle record 36216 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

1st generation · 2010–2013

2013 Kia Forte

LX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4529 mm / 178.3 in
Width: 1775 mm / 69.9 in
Height: 1461 mm / 57.5 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 156 hp (SAE)
Torque: 144 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
ULEV-II output. California-emissions SULEV versions have lower horsepower and torque; this record does not claim SULEV specifications.
LX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2013 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte U.S. manufacturer brochure, PDF page 12 — Kia Motors America
2013 Kia Forte LX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32607 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2013 Kia Forte

EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4529 mm / 178.3 in
Width: 1775 mm / 69.9 in
Height: 1461 mm / 57.5 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 156 hp (SAE)
Torque: 144 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 35 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
ULEV-II output. California-emissions SULEV versions have lower horsepower and torque; this record does not claim SULEV specifications.
EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2013 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte U.S. manufacturer brochure, PDF page 12 — Kia Motors America
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte EX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32606 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2013 Kia Forte

SX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4529 mm / 178.3 in
Width: 1775 mm / 69.9 in
Height: 1461 mm / 57.5 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.4 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 173 hp (SAE)
Torque: 168 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 31 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
ULEV-II output. California-emissions SULEV versions have lower horsepower and torque; this record does not claim SULEV specifications.
SX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2013 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte U.S. manufacturer brochure, PDF page 12 — Kia Motors America
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte SX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32609 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2013 Kia Forte

Koup SX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4481 mm / 176.4 in
Width: 1765 mm / 69.5 in
Height: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.4 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 173 hp (SAE)
Torque: 168 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 31 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
ULEV-II Koup coupe with manual transmission. SULEV versions have lower output.
Koup SX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte Koup SX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32584 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2013 Kia Forte5

Forte5 EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4341 mm / 170.9 in
Width: 1775 mm / 69.9 in
Height: 1461 mm / 57.5 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 156 hp (SAE)
Torque: 144 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 35 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Forte5 five-door body; ULEV-II output, excluding lower-output SULEV states. Current EPA record supersedes the original brochure MPG estimate.
Forte5 EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte Forte5 EX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32606 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2013 Kia Forte5

Forte5 SX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4341 mm / 170.9 in
Width: 1775 mm / 69.9 in
Height: 1461 mm / 57.5 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.4 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 173 hp (SAE)
Torque: 168 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 31 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Forte5 five-door body; ULEV-II output, excluding lower-output SULEV states. Current EPA record supersedes the original brochure MPG estimate.
Forte5 SX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte Forte5 SX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32609 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2013 Kia Forte Koup

Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4481 mm / 176.4 in
Width: 1765 mm / 69.5 in
Height: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 156 hp (SAE)
Torque: 144 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Koup two-door body; ULEV-II output, excluding lower-output SULEV states. Current EPA record supersedes the original brochure MPG estimate.
Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte Koup EX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32581 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2013 Kia Forte Koup

Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4481 mm / 176.4 in
Width: 1765 mm / 69.5 in
Height: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 156 hp (SAE)
Torque: 144 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 32 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Koup two-door body; ULEV-II output, excluding lower-output SULEV states. Current EPA record supersedes the original brochure MPG estimate.
Koup EX ULEV-II · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte Koup EX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32582 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2013 Kia Forte Koup

Koup SX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4481 mm / 176.4 in
Width: 1765 mm / 69.5 in
Height: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 2649 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.4 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 173 hp (SAE)
Torque: 168 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2013 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Koup two-door body; ULEV-II output, excluding lower-output SULEV states. Current EPA record supersedes the original brochure MPG estimate.
Koup SX ULEV-II · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Forte U.S. generation scope, 2010–2013 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2013 Kia Forte U.S. brochure, PDF page 12: body, engine and transmission table — Kia America
2013 Kia Forte Koup SX ULEV-II: EPA vehicle record 32583 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

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