Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
147 - 201 hp @ 6000 - 6200 rpm | 110 - 150 kW
Torque
179 - 264 Nm @ 1500 - 4500 rpm | 132 - 195 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Kia Forte Hatchback: Generations History With Key Specs
2021 - to present
2019 - 2021
2019 - 2021
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018
Kia Forte III (facelift 2021)
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1591 - 1999 cc
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
77 - 81 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual), 7 DCT (Automatic), 7 IVT (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.1 - 97 mm
Compression
10 - 12 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
7.6 - 10.7 l/100 km | 30.9 - 22 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
5.7 - 7.6 l/100 km | 41.3 - 30.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
6.7 - 9 l/100 km | 35.1 - 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Direct injection, Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
53 L | 14 gallons
Emissions
Emission standard
ULEV70, LEV 3 SULEV30/ULEV70
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2700 mm | 106 in.
Front track
1544 - 1549 mm | 61 in.
Rear track
1557 - 1560 mm | 61 in.
Length
4641 mm | 183 in.
Width
1801 mm | 71 in.
Height
1435 mm | 56 in.
Ride height
135 mm | 5.3 in.
Front overhang
902 mm | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1039 mm | 41 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
433 L | 15.3 cu-ft
Max weight
1720 - 1800 kg | 3793 - 3969 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1256 - 1366 kg | 2769 - 3012 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 18, 6.0J x 15; 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17
Tire size
225/40 R18, 195/65 R15; 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17
Kia 2019 Forte III
Performance
Engine power
147 - 201 hp @ 6000 - 6200 rpm | 110 - 150 kW
Torque
179 - 264 Nm @ 1500 - 4500 rpm | 132 - 195 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1591 - 1999 cc
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual), i-CVT (Automatic), 7 DCT (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
97 mm
Compression
10 - 12.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
7.6 - 8.7 l/100 km | 30.9 - 27 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
5.7 - 6.4 l/100 km | 41.3 - 36.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
6.7 - 7.6 l/100 km | 35.1 - 30.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect, Direct injection
Fuel tank
53 L | 14 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2700 mm | 106 in.
Front track
1544 - 1562 mm | 61 in.
Rear track
1557 - 1572 mm | 61 - 62 in.
Length
4641 mm | 183 in.
Width
1801 mm | 71 in.
Height
1435 mm | 56 in.
Ride height
135 mm | 5.3 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
433 L | 15.3 cu-ft
Max weight
1650 - 1720 kg | 3638 - 3793 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1228 - 1253 kg | 2708 - 2763 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
235/75 R15, 235/70 R15
Kia 2019 Forte5 III
Performance
Engine power
147 - 201 hp @ 6000 - 6200 rpm | 110 - 150 kW
Torque
179 - 264 Nm @ 1500 - 4500 rpm | 132 - 195 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1591 - 1999 cc
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission Type
7 DCT (Automatic), IVT (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Compression
10 - 12.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
8 - 8.9 l/100 km | 29.4 - 26.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6 - 6.9 l/100 km | 39.2 - 34.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Direct injection, Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
53 L | 14 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2700 mm | 106 in.
Length
4510 mm | 178 in.
Width
1800 mm | 71 in.
Height
1440 mm | 57 in.
Ride height
135 mm | 5.3 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
741 L | 26.2 cu-ft
Number of doors
5
Curb weight
1299 - 1404 kg | 2864 - 3096 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
235/75 R15
Kia 2017 Forte II facelift 2017
Performance
Engine power
147 - 164 hp @ 6200 - 6200 rpm | 110 - 122 kW
Torque
179 - 205 Nm @ 4000 - 4500 rpm | 132 - 151 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Transmission Type
6 (Manual), 6 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Compression
11.5 - 12.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
8 - 9.4 l/100 km | 29.4 - 25 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
6.1 - 7 l/100 km | 38.6 - 33.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect, Direct injection
Fuel tank
50 L | 13.2 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2700 mm | 106 in.
Length
4560 mm | 180 in.
Width
1780 mm | 70 in.
Height
1430 mm | 56 in.
Ride height
135 mm | 5.3 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
421 L | 14.9 cu-ft
Max weight
1740 - 1770 kg | 3837 - 3903 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1328 - 1374 kg | 2928 - 3030 lbs
Number of seats
5
Kia 2017 Forte5 II facelift 2017
Performance
Engine power
164 - 201 hp @ 6000 - 6200 rpm | 122 - 150 kW
Torque
205 - 264 Nm @ 1500 - 4000 rpm | 151 - 195 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Transmission Type
6 (Manual), 6 (Automatic), 7 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Compression
9.5 - 11.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
9.4 - 9.8 l/100 km | 25 - 24 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7 - 7.9 l/100 km | 33.6 - 29.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Direct injection
Fuel tank
50 L | 13.2 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2700 mm | 106 in.
Length
4350 mm | 171 in.
Width
1780 mm | 70 in.
Height
1450 mm | 57 in.
Ride height
140 mm | 5.5 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
657 L | 23.2 cu-ft
Max weight
1780 - 1840 kg | 3925 - 4057 lbs
Number of doors
5
Curb weight
1367 - 1412 kg | 3014 - 3113 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5J x 15
Tire size
235/75 R15
