Kia Forte 2008–2012

1 generation (TD)
General information
Number of doors2
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountrySouth Korea
At a glance
Engine1998 cm3 Gasoline
Power156 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginSouth Korea

Specifications

Engine
Compression ratio10.5
Max power (kW)116 kW
Engine power156 hp
Engine power158 PS
Maximum torque198 N*m
Capacity1998 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque4300 RPM
Max power at RPM6200 RPM
Cylinder bore86.0 mm
Stroke cycle86.0 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine codeG4KD
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelHyundai Theta II-series
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Curb weight1234 kg
Ground clearance140 mm
Clearance140 mm
Height1400 mm
Front track1546 mm
Front track width1546 mm
Rear track1550 mm
Back track width1550 mm
Width1775 mm
Wheel size195/65 R15
Wheelbase2650 mm
Min trunk capacity357 l
Max trunk capacity440 l
Length4480 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCoupe
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.32 m
Number of gear6
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed213 km/h
Fuel tank capacity52 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.5 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.8 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.8 s
Fuel95
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.9 l
Cruising rangefrom 530 to 730 km
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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