Engine
| Displacement | 2,000 cc122 cu in | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | S7 |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | S7 |
| Engine family | NKMXV02.0CE5 | S9 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 7.1 l/100km33.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 8.1 l/100km29.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 6 l/100km39.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 168.4 g/km | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Emission standard | L3ULEV70 | S9 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | 1 | S9 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,640 mm183 in | S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm71 in | S21 |
| Height | 1,440 mm57 in | S21 |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106 in | S21 |
| Kerb weight | 1,366 kg3,012 lb | S21 |
| Gross weight | 1,720 kg3,792 lb | S9 |
Body and chassis
| Vehicle type | LDV/Passenger Car | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize Cars | S7 |
Safety and recalls
| NCAP overall | 4 | S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 1 | S3 |
| Complaints | 27 | S4 |
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,070 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 500 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $1,265 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $8.43 | calc |
Versions
| Version | Displacement | Transmission | Combined | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte 1.6l Automatic (AM-S7) | 1,600 cc | Automatic (AM-S7) | 7.8 l/100km | 183.9 g/km |
| Kia Forte 1.6l Manual 6-spd | 1,600 cc | Manual 6-spd | 9.1 l/100km | 216.2 g/km |
| Kia Forte 2.0l Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2,000 cc | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 7.1 l/100km | 168.4 g/km |
Sources
S2NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGovS21Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-CanadaS3NHTSA Recalls PD-USGovS4NHTSA Complaints PD-USGovS7FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGovS9EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov
Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.