Kia Forte 2018–2021

3 generation (BD)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classC

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountrySouth Korea

At a glance

Engine1999 cm3 Gasoline

Power147 hp

GearboxContinuously variable transmission (CVT)

Origin

South Korea

Trim

1.6 AMT (201 hp)1.6 AT (123 hp)1.6 MT (123 hp)1.6 MT (201 hp)2.0 CVT (147 hp)2.0 MT (147 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)110 kW

Compression ratio12.5

Engine power147 hp

Engine power150 PS

Maximum torque179 N*m

Capacity1999 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque4500 RPM

Max power at RPM6200 RPM

Cylinder bore81 mm

Stroke cycle97 mm

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine placementFront, transverse

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Bodywork

Curb weight1253 kg

Clearance135 mm

Height1440 mm

Front track width1562 mm

Back track width1572 mm

Full weight1722 kg

Width1800 mm

Wheel size195/65 R15, 205/55 R16

Wheelbase2700 mm

Min trunk capacity433 l

Length4640 mm

Number of seater5

Disc size6.5x16 ET50, 6x15 ET46

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA67.1 5x114.3 mm

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Gearbox typeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)

Drive wheelsFront wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity53 l

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km5.7 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.7 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.6 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

Select a grade to see its included features. A check means standard equipment; a cross means optional or not specified.