2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	2014 - 2018
Price :	MSRP: $15,890-19,390
Weight :	2937 lbs \| 1332.201 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.
Compression :	10.3:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Inline 4
Displacement :	1999 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 4700 RPM
Bore :	81.0 mm \| 3.189 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
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
2015 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	10.3%
2015 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	10.3%

Recall

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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2015 Averages

Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.71
Total Car Production :	12,100,095

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Kia Forte? A: The 2015 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2015 Kia Forte? A: The 2015 Kia Forte has a length of 179.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2015 Kia Forte? A: The 2015 Kia Forte has a width of 70.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Kia Forte have?A: The 2015 Kia Forte has 39.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Kia Forte have?A: The 2015 Kia Forte has legroom of 42.20 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Kia Forte? A: The 2015 Kia Forte was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2015 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $15,890 - $$19,390 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2015 Kia Forte have? A: The 2015 Kia Forte had the following engine options: 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

Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 4700 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2015 Kia Forte have? A: The 2015 Kia Forte had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.