Kia Forte 2008–2012
1 generation (TD)General information
Number of doors4
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountrySouth Korea
At a glance
Engine2359 cm3 Gasoline
Power165 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
South Korea
South KoreaSeries
Trim
1.6 AT (124 PS)1.6 CVT (114 PS)1.6 GDi AT (140 PS)1.6 GDi MT (140 PS)1.6 MT (124 PS)1.6 VGT AT (128 PS)2.0 4AT (156 PS)2.0 4AT (158 hp)2.0 5AT (156 hp)2.0 5AT (158 hp)2.0 5MT (156 hp)2.0 5MT (158 PS)2.0 6AT (156 hp)2.0 6AT (158 PS)2.0 6MT (156 PS)2.0 6MT (158 hp)2.4 5AT (167 hp)2.4 5AT (175 hp)2.4 6AT (167 PS)2.4 6AT (175 PS)2.4 MT (167 PS)2.4 MT (175 PS)
Specifications
Engine
Compression ratio10.5
Max power (kW)123 kW
Engine power165 hp
Engine power167 PS
Maximum torque218 N*m
Capacity2359 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM
Max power at RPM6000 RPM
Cylinder bore88.0 mm
Stroke cycle97.0 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine codeG4KC
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelHyundai Theta-series
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Curb weight1294 kg
Height1460 mm
Ground clearance150 mm
Clearance150 mm
Front track1539 mm
Rear track1546 mm
Front track width1557 mm
Back track width1564 mm
Width1775 mm
Wheel size195/65 R15
Wheelbase2650 mm
Min trunk capacity415 l
Max trunk capacity415 l
Length4530 mm
Number of seater5
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.33 m
Number of gear6
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.7 l
Max speed216 km/h
Fuel tank capacity52 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.3 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.4 s
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.0 l
Fuel95
Cruising rangefrom 490 to 710 km
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-independent, torsion
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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