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2012 Kia | Forte 5-door
| Class | |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Final Assembly Location | Korea |
| Price (US $) | |
| Base MSRP | $19,600 |
| Destination Charge | $750 |
| Warranty (month/mile) | |
| Basic | 60/100000 |
| Powertrain | 120/100000 |
| Rust | 60/Unlimited |
| Engine | Std. - 2.4L 173 hp I4 |
| Feature Type | 2.4L 173 hp I4 |
| Engine Shape | I4 |
| Displacement (L/cc) | 2.4 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 173 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque (ft. lb.) | 168 @ 4000 RPM |
| Number of Valves | 16 |
| Valve Config. | DOHC |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.0 X 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded |
| Fuel Delivery | multi-point injection |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Supercharged | No |
| Transmission | Std. - 6-Speed Automatic |
| Feature Type | Std. |
| Speed | 6-Speed |
| Control Type | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Mileage-Clty(mpg) • | 23 |
| Mileage-Hwy(mpg) • | 32 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type (front/rear) | No Data/No Data |
| Brake System | Std. |
| Brake ABS | Std. |
| Suspension (front/rear) | |
| Suspension | strut/torsion |
| Spring | coil/coil |
| Steering | |
| Steering System | |
| Steering Type | |
| Turning Diameter (ft.) | 33.9 |
| Tires | width 215 |
| Seating Capacity | |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
| Optional Seating | No Data |
| Volume Capacity (cu. ft.) | |
| Passenger Volume | 97.5 |
| Cargo Volume | |
| Towing Capacity (lb.) | |
| Standard Towing | |
| Maximum Towing | |
| Payload Capacity (lb.) | |
| Standard Payload | |
| Maximum Payload | |
| GVWR (lb.) | |
| Standard GVWR | |
| Maximum GVWR | |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | |
| Tank | 13.7 |
| Curb Weight (lb.) | |
| Manual | 2944 |
| Automatic | 2944 |
| Interior Dimensions(in.) | |
| Headroom (front) | 40.0 |
| Headroom (rear) | 37.6 |
| Legroom (front) | 43.3 |
| Legroom (rear) | 35.0 |
| Shoulder Room (front) | 55.7 |
| Shoulder Room (rear) | 54.7 |
| Hip Room (front) | 53.0 |
| Hip Room (rear) | 53.3 |
| Cargo Bed Dimensions(In.) | |
| Length | |
| Depth | |
| Width at Wheelwell | |
| Width at Wall | |
| Exterior Dimensions(in.) | |
| Overall Length | 170.9 |
| Overall Width | 69.9 |
| Overall Height | 57.5 |
| Wheelbase | 57.5 |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Track (front) | 61.3 |
| Track (rear) | 61.6 |
| Climate Control | |
| Air Conditioning | Std. |
| Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls | |
| Interior Features | |
| Cruise Control | Std. |
| Tachometer | Std. |
| Tilt Steering | Std. |
| Tilt Steering Column | Std. |
| Heated Steering Wheel | N/A |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Std. |
| Steering Wheel Mounted Controls | |
| Telescopic Steering Column | Std. |
| Adjustable Foot Pedals | N/A |
| Wood Trim | |
| Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor | Std. |
| Trip Computer | Std. |
| Storage | |
| Cargo Area Cover | |
| Cargo Area Tiedowns | |
| Cargo Net | |
| Load Bearing Exterior Rack | |
| Pickup Truck Bed Liner | |
| Roof | |
| Power Sunroof/Moonroof | Opt. |
| Manual Sunroof/Moonroof | |
| Removable/Convertible Top | |
| Entertainment, Communication Navigation | |
| Radio | Std. |
| Cassette Player | |
| CD Player | Std. |
| CD Changer | N/A |
| DVD Player | N/A |
| Hands Free/Voice Activated Telephone | Std. |
| Navigational Aid | Opt. |
| Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories | |
| Subwoofer | |
| Telematic Systems | N/A |
| Seat | |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | |
| Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | |
| Front Cooled Seat | |
| Front Heated Seat | Opt. |
| Front Power Lumbar Support | |
| Front Power Memory Seat | |
| Front Split Bench Seat | |
| Leather Seat | Opt. |
| Second Row Folding Seat | N/A |
| Second Row Heated Seat | N/A |
| Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | N/A |
| Second Row Removable Seat | |
| Third Row Removable Seat |
| Anti-Theft & Locks | |
| Child Safely Door Locks | |
| Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate | |
| Power Door Locks | Std. |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft | N/A |
| Braking & Traction | |
| 4WD/AWD | N/A |
| ABS Brakes (2-Wheel/4-Wheel) | Std. |
| Automatic Load-Leveling | N/A |
| Electronic Brake Assistance | Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential | N/A |
| Locking Differential | N/A |
| Traction Control | Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Std. |
| Safety | |
| Driver Airbag | Std. |
| Front Side Airbag | Std. |
| Front Side Airbag with Head Protection | |
| Passenger Airbag | Std. |
| Side Head Curtain Airbag | Std. |
| Second Row Side Alrbag | |
| Second Row Side Alrbag with Head Protection | |
| Electronic Parking Aid | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | |
| Trunk Anti-Trap Device | |
| Remote Control & Remote Release | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Std. |
| Remote Ignition | Opt. |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Automatic Headlights | Std. |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A |
| Fog Lights | Std. |
| High Intensity Discharge Headlights | |
| Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light | |
| Exterior Features | |
| Bodyslde/Cab Step or Running Board | |
| Front Air Dam | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Skid Plate or Underbody Protection | |
| Splash or Mud Guards | N/A |
| Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertible | |
| Power Sliding Side Van Door | |
| Power Trunk Lid | N/A |
| Wheels | |
| Alloy Wheels | Std. |
| Chrome Wheels | |
| Steel Wheels | |
| Tires | |
| Full Size Spare Tire | |
| Self Sealing/Run Flat Tire | |
| Windows | |
| Power Windows | Std. |
| Glass Rear Window on Convertible | |
| Sliding Rear Pidcup Truck Window | |
| Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass | |
| Mirrors | |
| Exterior Automatic Day/Night Mirror | Opt. |
| Interior Autornatlc Day/Night Mirror | Opt. |
| Heated Exterior Mirror | Opt. |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror | Std. |
| Wipers | |
| Interval Wipers | Std. |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | N/A |
| Rear Wiper | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Std. |
| Towing | |
| Tow Hilch Receiver | |
| Tawing Preparation Package |