2011 Forte Five-Door | 2011 Forte | 2013 Forte ![]() | 2013 Forte 5-Door ![]() | 2013 Forte Koup ![]() | 2013 Cyborg-Inspired Forte ![]() |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
The 2012 Kia Forte measures 69.90 inches in width, 178.30 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 104.30 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
| 2012 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | |
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| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive | Risk of Rollover 10.3% |
| 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | |
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| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive | of Rollover 10.3% |
2012 Kia Forte Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series | 2010 - 2013 |
| Price | MSRP: $15,200-19,600 Invoice: $14,900-18,670 |
| Weight | 2729 lbs | 1237.854 kg |
| MPG City | 25 |
| MPG Highway | 34 |
| Introduced At | 2009 Chicago Auto Show |
Engine Type : I4 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.
156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 6200 RPM
144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4300 RPM
156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 6200 RPM
144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4300 RPM
Engine Type : I4 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.
175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM
175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 15 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96.8 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 Gal |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 178.3 in | 4529 mm. |
| Width | 69.9 in | 1775 mm. |
| Height | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 2649 mm. |
| Front Track | 61.3 in | 1557 mm. |
| Rear Track | 61.6 in | 1565 mm. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in | 150 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 in | 1016 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 in | 955 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 in | 1100 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 in | 889 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 1389 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : Independent, MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Monotube Shocks, Stabilizer Bar Rear : Torsion Beam, Coil Springs, Monotube Shocks |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion, Hydraulically-Assisted | |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.89 |
| Turning Circle | 33.9 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | Vented Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs |
| Front Brake Size | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 10.3 in | 262 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | 195/65R15 |
The 2012 Kia Forte measures 69.90 inches in width, 178.30 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 104.30 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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2011 Forte Five-Door

Risk of Rollover 10.3%
2012