2021 Kia Forte Specifications

Specifications

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2019 -
Price :	MSRP: $17,890-23,290
Weight :	2707 lbs \| 1227.875 kg
MPG City :	27
MPG Highway :	37
Combined MPG :	31.00
Introduced At :	2018 Detroit 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

Transmission:
6 Manual , CVT i-CVT

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

Production Figures

Total Kia Production for 2021 :	701,416
2021 Kia Forte

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	15 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	96.0 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	182.7 in \| 4641 mm.
Width :	70.9 in \| 1801 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.3 in \| 2700 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.9 in \| 1572 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.3 in \| 135 mm.
Front Overhang :	35.4 in \| 899 mm.
Rear Overhang :	40.9 in \| 1039 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	38.8 in \| 986 mm.
Rear Headroom :	37.5 in \| 953 mm.
Front Legroom :	42.2 in \| 1072 mm.
Rear Legroom :	35.7 in \| 907 mm.
Front Hip Room :	53.0 in \| 1346 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	51.1 in \| 1298 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	56.1 in \| 1425 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : McPherson Strut Rear : Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	12.7:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.44
Turning Circle :	34.8 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	10.3 in \| 262 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P195/65R15
Wheels :	6.0J × 15 Steel

Recall

Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V304000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence	Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
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: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V164000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.'
Consequence	In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
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 2021 Kia Forte? A: The 2021 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Kia Forte? A: The 2021 Kia Forte has a length of 182.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Kia Forte? A: The 2021 Kia Forte has a width of 70.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Kia Forte have?A: The 2021 Kia Forte has 38.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Kia Forte have?A: The 2021 Kia Forte has legroom of 42.20 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Kia Forte? A: The 2021 Kia Forte was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2021 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $17,890 - $$23,290 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2021 Kia Forte have? A: The 2021 Kia Forte had P195/65R15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Kia Forte have? A: The 2021 Kia Forte had 6.0J × 15 Steel wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2021? A: Kia produced 701,416 automobiles in 2021.

Q: What engine did the 2021 Kia Forte have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Kia Forte was a 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.

Q: What transmissions did the 2021 Kia Forte have? A: The 2021 Kia Forte had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, CVT i-CVT.