Engine
| Displacement | 2,000 cc122 cu in | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | S7 |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | S7 |
| Engine family | PKMXV02.0CE3 | S9 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 7.3 l/100km32.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 8.4 l/100km28.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 6 l/100km39.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 172.1 g/km | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Emission standard | L3SULEV30 | S9 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | 1 | S9 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,310 kg2,888 lb | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | S3 |
| Complaints | 62 | S4 |
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,102 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 500 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $1,304 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $8.70 | 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) | 7.3 l/100km | 172.1 g/km |
Sources
S2NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGovS3NHTSA 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.