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These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver
Frontal passenger
Side driver
Side rear passenger
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Risk of Rollover 10.3%
2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
Frontal driver
Frontal passenger
Side driver
Side rear passenger
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive of Rollover 10.3%

2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel
Body / ChassisSteel unibody
Production Years for Series2010 - 2013
PriceMSRP: $15,200-19,600
Invoice: $14,900-18,670
Weight2729 lbs | 1237.854 kg
MPG City25
MPG Highway34
Introduced At2009 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
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

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume15 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume96.8 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity13.7 Gal
Exterior
Length178.3 in | 4529 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 Headroom37.6 in | 955 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 Shocks, Stabilizer Bar

Rear : Torsion Beam, Coil Springs, Monotube Shocks


Steering
 Rack and Pinion, Hydraulically-Assisted
Turns lock to lock2.89
Turning Circle33.9 ft

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

Tires / Wheels
Tires195/65R15

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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Monthly Sales FiguresVolume
April 201347,556 
March 201349,125 
February 201341,505 
January 201336,302 
December 201239,178 
November 201241,055 
October 201242,452 
September 201248,105 
August 201250,028 
July 201248,074 
June 201251,326 
May 201251,771 
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