Kia Forte 2008–2012

1 generation (TD)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountrySouth Korea
At a glance
Engine1591 cm3 Gasoline
Power138 hp
GearboxManual
OriginSouth Korea

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)103 kW
Compression ratio11
Engine power138 hp
Engine power140 PS
Capacity1591 cm3
Maximum torque167 N*m
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque4850 RPM
Max power at RPM6300 RPM
Cylinder bore77.0 mm
Stroke cycle85.4 mm
Injection typedirect injection (direct)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine codeG4FD
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelHyundai Gamma GDI -series
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Curb weight1195 kg
Height1460 mm
Ground clearance150 mm
Clearance150 mm
Front track1557 mm
Front track width1557 mm
Rear track1564 mm
Back track width1564 mm
Width1775 mm
Wheelbase2650 mm
Max trunk capacity385 l
Length4340 mm
Number of seater5
Min trunk capacity549 l
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.33 m
Number of gear6
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Fuel tank capacity52 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.0 l
Fuel95
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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