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The 2010 Kia Forte.
Sporting stylish and aggressive design cues, the new Forte firmly establishes itself as a strong contender in its segment. With a bold look set apart by crisp lines, swept-back headlamps and a sleek profile, Forte exudes a confident stance that conveys motion both while cruising the highway and parked in the driveway. Available in three trim levels (LX, EX and SX), Forte offers a sleek, sophisticated design. The sportier SX trim offers a more athletic profile with 17-inch alloy wheels paired with P215/45R17-sized premium tires and a rear spoiler.
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GENERAL INFO |
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Body configuration |
Compact sedan |
Body type |
Steel unibody |
Drivetrain layout |
Front engine, front drive |
Passenger capacity |
5 |
ENGINE |
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Type |
LX & EX: 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head |
Valve gear |
LX & EX: DOHC, four valves/cylinder w/ CVVT |
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
LX & EX: 156 @ 6200 |
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm) |
LX & EX: 144 @ 4300 |
Bore x stroke (mm) |
LX & EX: 86.0 x 86.0 |
Displacement (cc) |
LX & EX: 1998 |
Compression ratio |
LX & EX: 10.5:1 |
Emissions rating |
50-state: LEV-II (ULEV) Tier-2 (Bin 4) |
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) |
13.7 |
Engine oil capacity (qt.) |
LX & EX: 4.1 |
DRIVETRAIN |
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Transmission |
LX & EX: Five-speed manual |
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LX & EX | |
Gear ratios :1 |
M/T | A/T |
1st |
3.308 |
2.919 |
2nd |
1.962 |
1.551 |
3rd |
1.189 |
1.000 |
4th |
0.905 |
0.713 |
5th |
0.702 |
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Reverse |
3.583 |
2.480 |
Final drive |
4.188 |
3.681 |
Clutch type |
Single dry plate w/ hydraulic control |
Torque converter |
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EX w/ Fuel Economy Package & SX | |
Gear ratios :1 |
M/T | A/T |
1st |
3.267 |
3.939 |
2nd |
1.931 |
2.093 |
3rd |
1.636 |
1.349 |
4th |
1.216 |
0.962 |
5th |
1.027 |
0.713 |
6th |
0.829 |
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Reverse |
3.588 |
3.347 |
Final drive |
4.063 (1, 2, R) |
3.099 |
Clutch type |
Dual mass flywheel w/ hydraulic control |
Torque converter |
SUSPENSION |
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Front |
Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Rear |
Torsion beam w/ struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
STEERING |
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Type |
Engine-speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) |
33.8 |
DIMENSIONS (in.) |
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Exterior: |
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Overall length |
178.3 |
Overall width |
69.9 |
Overall height |
57.5 |
Wheelbase |
104.3 |
Track, front/rear |
61.3 / 61.6 |
Ground Clearance |
5.9 |
Interior: |
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Headroom, front/rear |
40.0 / 37.8 |
Shoulder room, front/rear |
55.7 / 54.7 |
Legroom, front/rear |
43.3 / 35.0 |
Front hip room, front/rear |
53.0 / 53.3 |
Interior volume (cu. ft.) |
96.8 |
Cargo volume (cu. ft.) |
14.7 |
BRAKES |
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Type |
Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum w/ four-sensor, four-channel |
Front |
LX & EX: 11.0-inch ventilated discs |
Rear |
10.3-inch solid discs |
TIRES & WHEELS |
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Tires |
P195/65R15 (LX) |
Wheels |
5.5J x 15 steel (LX) |
FUEL ECONOMY (mpg) |
LX & EX |
SX |
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City/Highway | |
5-speed M/T |
25 / 34 |
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6-speed M/T |
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22 / 32 |
4-speed A/T |
25 / 34 |
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5-speed A/T |
27 / 36 |
23 / 31 |
