Kia Forte 2008–2012

1 generation (TD)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountrySouth Korea
At a glance
Engine2359 cm3 Gasoline
Power173 hp
GearboxManual
OriginSouth Korea
Series
HatchbackKOUP CoupeSedan
Trim
1.6 GDi AT (140 PS)1.6 GDi MT (140 PS)2.0 AT (156 PS)2.0 AT (158 PS)2.0 MT (156 PS)2.0 MT (158 PS)2.4 AT (167 PS)2.4 AT (175 PS)2.4 MT (167 PS)2.4 MT (175 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Compression ratio10.5
Max power (kW)129 kW
Engine power173 hp
Engine power175 PS
Maximum torque228 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 weight1314 kg
Height1460 mm
Ground clearance150 mm
Clearance150 mm
Front track1542 mm
Rear track1546 mm
Front track width1557 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
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.7 l
Max speed219 km/h
Fuel tank capacity52 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.3 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.2 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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