These are standard specifications for the 2018 Kia Forte, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - 2018 |
| Price : | MSRP: $16,700-21,600 |
| Weight : | 2811 lbs | 1275.048 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 34 |
| Combined MPG : | 28.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2012 LA Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 12.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 164 HP (120.704 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 51 Ft-Lbs (69 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.308:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.962:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.257:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.976:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.778:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.633:1 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V031000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash. |
| Consequence | Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226. |
| 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 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V622000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, 'Internal Trunk Release.' |
| Consequence | A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216. |
| 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 | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V031000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash. |
| Consequence | Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226. |
| 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 AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V260000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage. |
| Consequence | A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2018 Kia Forte?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte has a length of 179.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte has a width of 70.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Forte have?A: The 2018 Kia Forte has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Forte have?A: The 2018 Kia Forte has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $16,700 - $$21,600 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Forte have? A: The 2018 Kia Forte had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPM Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 164 HP (120.704 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 51 Ft-Lbs (69 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2018 Kia Forte have? A: The 2018 Kia Forte had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte has a length of 179.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte has a width of 70.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Forte have?A: The 2018 Kia Forte has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Forte have?A: The 2018 Kia Forte has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Forte? A: The 2018 Kia Forte was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $16,700 - $$21,600 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Forte have? A: The 2018 Kia Forte had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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