These are standard specifications for the 2016 Kia Forte, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - 2018 |
| Price : | MSRP: $15,990-19,990 |
| Weight : | 3836 lbs | 1739.98 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 37 |
| Combined MPG : | 30.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2012 LA Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1797 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4700 RPM |
| Bore : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
| Stroke : | 87.2 mm | 3.433 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.308 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.962 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.257 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.976 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.778 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.633 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 10.3% |
| 2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 10.3% |
Recall
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V622000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, 'Internal Trunk Release.' |
| Consequence | A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Kia Forte?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte has a length of 179.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte has a width of 70.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Forte have?A: The 2016 Kia Forte has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Forte have?A: The 2016 Kia Forte has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $15,990 - $$19,990 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2016 Kia Forte have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Kia Forte was a Inline 4 (1797 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4700 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Kia Forte have? A: The 2016 Kia Forte had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte has a length of 179.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte has a width of 70.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Forte have?A: The 2016 Kia Forte has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Forte have?A: The 2016 Kia Forte has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Forte? A: The 2016 Kia Forte was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $15,990 - $$19,990 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2016 Kia Forte have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Kia Forte was a Inline 4 (1797 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4700 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Kia Forte have? A: The 2016 Kia Forte had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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