2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Specifications

2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2010 - 2013
Price :	MSRP: $15,400-19,800 Invoice: $15,100-18,865
Weight :	3157 lbs \| 1431.991 kg
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	29
Introduced At :	2009 Chicago Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2359 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1998 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 1850 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2013 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :	Due to the intrusion of the rear door during the side impact barrier test
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	the interior door panel struck the torso of the rear passenger dummy

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V652000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
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.

Component	ENGINE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V750000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
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.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20090224
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V363000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Consequence	If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
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.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20120502
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V773000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Consequence	If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
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.safercar.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20120910
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V312000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012. The screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash.
Consequence	If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace both front seatbelt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. The recall began July 1, 2016. Kia's number for this recall is SC132.
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.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2013 Averages

Avg. Home :	$289,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.44
Total Car Production :	11,066,432

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 Kia Forte? A: The 2013 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2013 Kia Forte? A: The 2013 Kia Forte has a length of 174.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2013 Kia Forte? A: The 2013 Kia Forte has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2013 Kia Forte have?A: The 2013 Kia Forte has 39.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2013 Kia Forte have?A: The 2013 Kia Forte has legroom of 41.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2013 Kia Forte's towing capacity?A: The 2013 Kia Forte has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2013 Kia Forte? A: The 2013 Kia Forte was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2013 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $15,400 - $$19,800 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2013 Kia Forte have? A: The 2013 Kia Forte had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 1850 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2013 Kia Forte have? A: The 2013 Kia Forte had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.