2018 Kia Forte Specifications

Specifications

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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 (4.0 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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
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	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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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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 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.