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2011 Kia Forte Five-Door Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel
Production Years for Series2010 - 2013
Weight2781 lbs | 1261.44 kg
MPG City25
MPG Highway34
Introduced At2010 New York International Auto Show

Engine Type : I4 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.
156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 6200 RPM
144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4300 RPM
Bore : 86.0 mm | 3.386 in.
Stroke : 86.0 mm | 3.386 in.
Engine Type : I4 2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.
173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM
168 Ft-Lbs (228 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 88.0 mm | 3.465 in.
Stroke : 97.0 mm | 3.819 in.

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic

Gear Ratios
1st Gear3.308
2nd Gear1.962
3rd Gear1.257
4th Gear0.976
5th Gear0.778
6th Gear0.633

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume19 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity5
Doors4
Exterior
Length170.9 in | 4341 mm.
Width69.9 in | 1775 mm.
Height57.5 in | 1461 mm.
Wheelbase104.3 in | 2649 mm.
Front Track61.3 in | 1557 mm.
Rear Track61.6 in | 1565 mm.
Ground Clearance5.9 in | 150 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom40.0 in | 1016 mm.
Rear Headroom38.4 in | 975 mm.
Front Legroom43.3 in | 1100 mm.
Rear Legroom35.0 in | 889 mm.
Front Hip Room53.0 in | 1346 mm.
Rear Hip Room53.3 in | 1354 mm.
Front Shoulder Room55.7 in | 1415 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room54.7 in | 1389 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Independent, MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Monotube Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar

Rear : Torsion beam, Coil Springs, Monotube Absorbers


Steering
 Rack-and-Pinion with Electric Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio14.21
Turns lock to lock2.89
Turning Circle33.9 ft

Brakes
Front BrakesVented
Rear BrakesSolid
Front Brake Size11.0 in | 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size10.3 in | 262 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires195/65R15
Wheels5.5 x 15 Steel

The 2011 Kia Forte Five-Door measures 69.90 inches in width, 170.90 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 104.30 inches.


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May 201352,327 
April 201347,556 
March 201349,125 
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December 201239,178 
November 201241,055 
October 201242,452 
September 201248,105 
August 201250,028 
July 201248,074 
June 201251,326 
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