Compare 2016 Kia Forte specifications by trim levels
Forte is a 5-seat Sedan from Kia, which first hit the market back in 2010.
With the price tag ranging from $15,990 to $20,990, the Kia Forte faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, FIAT 500L, Ford Focus.
The Kia Forte has a maximum towing capacity of 1800 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Kia Forte boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 29 to 37 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.10mm x 179.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 Kia Forte
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Fuel Tank: 13.2 gal
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Wheelbase: 106.3 in
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MPG: 25 city/37 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
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Engine: 1.8L I-4
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Towing capacity: 1800 lbs
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Curb: 2804 lbs
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Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 14.9 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 171.3 x 70.1 x 56.3
2016 Kia Forte Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Kia Forte is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Kia Forte safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Kia Forte specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Sedan
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 1.8L I-4,2.0L I-4,1.6L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 145 hp @ 6500 –
201 hp @ 6000 -
Torque 130 lb-ft. –
195 lb-ft. -
Transmission 6-spd man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7 - 8.2 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.5 - 16.5 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 179.5 in
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Width 70.1 in
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Height 56.3 in
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Wheelbase 106.3 in
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Curb Weight 2804 lbs
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Towing capacity 1800 lbs
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Turning radius 17.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 96
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 13.2 gal
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City 21 - 25 mpg
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Combined 25 - 32 mpg
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Highway 29 - 37 mpg
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Highway range 382.8 - 488.4 mi
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 120 months/100,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 179.5 " in | 179.5 " in | 171.3 " in | 171.3 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.1 " in | 70.1 " in | 70.1 " in | 70.1 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 56.3 " in | 56.3 " in | 57.1 " in | 57.1 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 145 @ 6,500 rpm | 173 @ 6,500 rpm | 173 @ 6,500 rpm | 173 @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 130 @ 4,700 rpm | 154 @ 4,700 rpm | 154 @ 4,700 rpm | 154 @ 4,700 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 25 mpg | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 37 mpg | 35 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.5 seconds | 16.0 seconds | 15.8 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 85 mph | 89 mph | 93 mph | 93 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .8 | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 60 mph | 62 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.19/3.43 " | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.19/3.82 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2,804 lbs. | 2,844 lbs. | 2,871 lbs. | 2,871 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 106.3 " in | 106.3 " in | 106.3 " in | 106.3 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 61.5 " | 61.1 " | 61.2 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 62.0 " | 61.7 " | 61.2 " | 61.2 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 42.2 " in | 42.2 " in | 42.2 " in | 42.2 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 35.9 " in | 35.9 " in | 35.9 " in | 35.9 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39.1 " in | 39.1 " in | 39.4 " in | 39.4 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37.3 " in | 37.3 " in | 38.7 " in | 38.7 " in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 53.8 " in | 53.8 " in | 53.8 " in | 53.8 " in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 53.1 " in | 53.1 " in | 53.1 " in | 53.1 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 56.1 " in | 56.1 " in | 56.1 " in | 56.1 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 54.9 " in | 54.9 " in | 54.9 " in | 54.9 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 23.2 cu.ft. | 23.2 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | – | – |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 96 cu.ft. | 96 cu.ft. | 98 cu.ft. | 98 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| .27 | .27 | – | – |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length |
| 171.3 " in |
| Exterior body width |
| 70.1 " in |
| Exterior height |
| 57.1 " in |
| Horsepower |
| 201 @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque |
| 195 @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city |
| 21 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
| 29 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
| 7.1 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
| 15.1 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
| 94 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
| .9 |
| Slalom speed |
| 62 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
| 3.03/3.35 " |
| Curb weight |
| 2,925 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
| 106.3 " in |
| Front track |
| 60.8 " |
| Rear track |
| 61.3 " |
| Turning radius |
| 17.4 '' |
| Front legroom |
| 42.2 " in |
| Rear legroom |
| 35.9 " in |
| Front headroom |
| 39.4 " in |
| Rear headroom |
| 38.7 " in |
| Front hip room |
| 53.8 " in |
| Rear hip room |
| 53.1 " in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 56.1 " in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 54.9 " in |
| Luggage volume |
| 23.2 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
| 98 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
| 13.2 gal. |
Interior Features
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | leather | leather | urethane |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver and passenger | driver | driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | leather | urethane | leather |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
| Auxiliary visors | |||
| dual | dual | – | – |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front |
| manual |
| Clock |
| in-dash |
| Cupholders |
| front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| leather |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 2 |
| Overhead console |
| mini with storage |
| Floor console |
| full |
| Floor mats |
| carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
| power |
| Rear windows |
| power |
| 1-touch window up |
| driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
| driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation |
| analog |
| Lighting - map lights |
| front |
| Lighting - dome light |
| fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror |
| day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release |
| mechanical |
| Remote trunk release |
| mechanical |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 1 |
| Steering wheel material |
| leather |
| Auxiliary visors |
| dual |
Exterior Features
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Antenna | |||
| window grid | window grid | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | trunk | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Front tires | |||
| P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 15" steel | 17" machined aluminum | 16" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | – | – |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | front | – |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
| Tires - rear | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 215/45HR17 | – | – |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | – | – |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Antenna |
| integrated roof |
| Body material |
| fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
| clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
| black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights |
| front |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
| liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
| light |
| Rear window type |
| fixed |
| Mirrors |
| dual power remote |
| Sunroof |
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler |
| lip |
| Front tires |
| P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
| 18" silver aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front |
| variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers |
| fixed interval |
Seats
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center sliding | center sliding | center sliding |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | cloth | cloth | cloth |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | – | – |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – |
| Cooled front seats | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type |
| bucket |
| Standard seating |
| 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 4-way |
| Lumbar support |
| driver |
| Front armrests |
| center sliding |
| Front head restraints |
| adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
| 60-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints |
| 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
| cloth |
| Cooled front seats |
| driver and passenger |
Entertainment System
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | – | – | – |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Radio |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
| in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers |
| 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 1 |
Safety and Security Features
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| auto off | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal |
| driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
| curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control |
| ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts |
| front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| front |
| Headlights |
| halogen |
| Exterior light control |
| fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry |
| keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks |
| power with 2 stage unlock |
Mechanical Features
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |||
| 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.33 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Engine |
| 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
| DOHC |
| Brakes |
| 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 4-wheel |
| Drive type |
| front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
| stainless steel |
| Steering |
| rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning |
| sport |
| Front suspension type |
| strut |
| Front shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
| coil |
| Rear suspension type |
| torsion beam |
| Rear shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
| coil |
| Sequential shift control |
| Sportmatic |
| Transmission |
| 6-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
| 4.47 |
| Turbocharger |
| intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
LX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1800 lbs. | 1800 lbs. | 1800 lbs. | 1800 lbs. |
SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 6000 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
| 1800 lbs. |
