Kia Forte 0-60 times
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2021 Kia Forte 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
FE 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2707 Weight, 27 City / 37 Hwy mpg |
9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 |
FE 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2707 Weight, 27 City / 37 Hwy mpg |
9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 |
LXS 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2908 Weight, 29 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 |
GT-Line 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2908 Weight, 29 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 |
GT 4dr Sedan 201 Hp, 195 Lb-Ft., 2989 Weight, 25 City / 32 Hwy mpg |
9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 |
GT 4dr Sedan 201 Hp, 195 Lb-Ft., 2989 Weight, 25 City / 32 Hwy mpg |
9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 |
EX 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2908 Weight, 29 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 |
2020 Kia Forte 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
FE 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2707 Weight, 27 City / 37 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 |
FE 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2707 Weight, 27 City / 37 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 |
LXS 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2762 Weight, 30 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 |
GT-Line 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2762 Weight, 30 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 |
EX 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2903 Weight, 30 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 |
GT 4dr Sedan 201 Hp, 195 Lb-Ft., 2762 Weight, N/A mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 |
GT 4dr Sedan 201 Hp, 195 Lb-Ft., 2762 Weight, N/A mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 |
2019 Kia Forte 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
FE 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2707 Weight, 27 City / 37 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.5 @ 0 |
LXS 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2762 Weight, 30 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.5 @ 0 |
S 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2762 Weight, 30 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.5 @ 0 |
EX 4dr Sedan 147 Hp, 132 Lb-Ft., 2903 Weight, 30 City / 40 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.5 @ 0 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 8.1 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 22.3 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 8.3 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.9 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 5.3 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 16.4 sec @ 87 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 173 ft |
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.88 g |
2018 Kia Forte 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
SX 4dr Hatchback 201 Hp, 195 Lb-Ft., 25 City / 30 Hwy mpg |
7 sec, 15.5 @ 94 |
LX 4dr Hatchback 173 Hp, 154 Lb-Ft., 25 City / 34 Hwy mpg |
7.5 sec, 15.8 @ 93 |
EX 4dr Hatchback 173 Hp, 154 Lb-Ft., 25 City / 34 Hwy mpg |
7.5 sec, 15.8 @ 93 |
EX 4dr Sedan 164 Hp, 151 Lb-Ft., 25 City / 33 Hwy mpg |
7.6 sec, 16 @ 89 |
LX 4dr Sedan 173 Hp, 154 Lb-Ft., 25 City / 34 Hwy mpg |
8.2 sec, 16.5 @ 85 |
Car And Driver Results
2017 Kia Forte 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 6.6 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 17.1 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 7.1 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 7.4 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 6.7 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 15.0 sec @ 94 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 172 ft |
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.84 g |
Kia Forte 0-60 mph acceleration across years
Year of a Model | 0-60 times, Quarter mile |
2021 | 9.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 mph |
2020 | 8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 0 mph |
2019 | 8.2 sec, 16.5 @ 0 mph |
2018 | 7 - 8.2 sec, 15.5 @ 94 - 16.5 @ 85 mph |
2016 | 7 - 8.2 sec, 15.5 @ 94 - 16.5 @ 85 mph |
2015 | 7 - 8 sec, 15.5 @ 92 - 16.4 @ 86 mph |
2014 | 7.2 - 8 sec, 15.2 @ 94 - 16.4 @ 86 mph |
2013 | 7.4 - 8.4 sec, 15.9 @ 89 - 16.6 @ 84 mph |
2012 | 7.4 - 8.4 sec, 15.9 @ 89 - 16.6 @ 84 mph |
2011 | 7.4 - 8.3 sec, 15.9 @ 89 - 16.5 @ 85 mph |
2010 | 7.2 - 7.6 sec, 15.8 @ 89 - 16.2 @ 86 mph |
Kia Forte competitors' 0-60 mph acceleration
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Volkswagen Golf 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.9 @ 0 mph
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Hyundai Veloster 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 0 mph
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Mazda Mazda3 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.2 - 8.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.6 @ 91 - 16.4 @ 86 mph
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Volkswagen Beetle 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.7 @ 0 mph
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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.4 - 8.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.7 @ 89 - 16.6 @ 86 mph
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Ford Focus 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.5 - 8.3 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.2 @ 90 - 16.3 @ 85 mph
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Scion tC 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.5 sec
- Quarter Mile 16 @ 89 mph
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Volkswagen Jetta 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 16 @ 0 mph
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Toyota Corolla 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.8 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.3 @ 0 mph
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Hyundai Elantra 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.8 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.4 @ 0 mph
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Mitsubishi Lancer 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.9 - 8.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.2 @ 91 - 16.3 @ 89 mph
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FIAT 500L 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8 sec
- Quarter Mile 16 @ 0 mph
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Chevrolet Cruze 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8.1 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.1 @ 0 mph
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Dodge Dart 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8.1 - 8.8 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.9 @ 88 - 16.5 @ 83 mph
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Kia Soul 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.5 @ 0 mph
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Honda Civic 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.3 @ 0 mph
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Subaru Impreza 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 9 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.6 @ 0 mph
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Scion iM 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 9.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 17.1 @ 81 mph
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Chevrolet Cruze Limited 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 9.5 - 10.3 sec
- Quarter Mile 17.4 @ 80 - 17.6 @ 72 mph
It might be difficult to reproduce official Kia Forte 0-60 times driving your own car, as measuring accuracy of Kia Forte acceleration from 0 to 60 depends on the transmission type or such variables as wind, weather conditions, tire traction or even weight of the rim. For the safety of the public, 0-60 times are often recorded by professional drivers on the closed racing tracks or dragstrips.
The good news is you can always soup up your car to have the best drag times. The easiest way is chip-tuning. The Engine of Kia Forte is equipped with an engine management system (EMS)/Engine Control Unit (ECU) which can be modified to different settings, producing different performance levels and boosting Forte\'s horsepower.
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