2018 Kia Forte S Specs

2018 Kia Forte S Automatic powered by 2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas Engine with 6-Speed Automatic transmission.

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Overview

Select configuration:

$19,400

Starting Price (MSRP)

Engine

2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Body Type

Sedan

Seating capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

14.9 ft³

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 37 MPG

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque

132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission

6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter

34.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size

16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut
Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire

P205/55HR16
Rear Tire

P205/55HR16

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined

32 MPG
City

25 MPG
Highway

37 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City

330 miles
Cruising Range Highway

488.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length

179.5 in
Height

56.3 in
Max Width

70.1 in
Front Width

61.2 in
Rear Width

61.7 in
Wheelbase

106.3 in
Ground Clearance

5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room

42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom

39.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room

56.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room

53.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room

35.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom

37.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room

53.1 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

14.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Deep Sea Blue
Currant Red
Phantom Gray
Clear White

Optional Exterior Colors

Aurora Black

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Knit & Woven Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available
Bluetooth Connection

Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available
Premium Sound System

Not Available
Satellite Radio

Standard
Smart Device Integration

Standard
WiFi Hotspot

Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard
Entertainment System

Not Available
MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard
Cloth Seats

Standard
Leather Seats

Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel

Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available
Vinyl Seats

Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Comfort

Heads-Up Display

Not Available
Navigation System

Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard
Power Liftgate

Not Available
Power Mirror(s)

Standard
A/C

Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available
Automatic Parking

Not Available
Climate Control

Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Cruise Control

Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)

Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available
Keyless Entry

Standard
Multi-Zone A/C

Not Available
Power Driver Seat

Not Available
Power Passenger Seat

Not Available
Remote Engine Start

Not Available
Remote Trunk Release

Standard
Seat Memory

Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener

Not Available
Seat-Massage

Not Available
Rear A/C

Not Available
Keyless Start

Optional
Navigation from Telematics

Not Available
Telematics

Not Available

Additional Packages

S Technology Package

$1,500

Lane Departure Warning System, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Front Fog Lights, Front Collision Warning System, Power Sunroof, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Perimeter Approach Lighting, Push-Button Start System, Smart Key and Smart Trunk, Driver & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down Windows, Lane Keep Assist, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster), Power Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators, Engine Immobilizer, Pedestrian Detection, Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, LED Taillights

S Technology Plus Package

$1,700

Lane Departure Warning System, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Front Fog Lights, Front Collision Warning System, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Power Sunroof, Lane Change Assist, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Perimeter Approach Lighting, Push-Button Start System, Smart Key and Smart Trunk, Driver & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down Windows, Lane Keep Assist, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster), Power Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators, Engine Immobilizer, Pedestrian Detection, Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, LED Taillights

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional
Rear Parking Aid

Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor

Optional
Lane Departure Warning

Optional
Lane Keeping Assist

Optional
ABS

Standard
Night Vision

Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard
Brake Assist

Standard
Stability Control

Standard
Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard
Front Head Air Bag

Standard
Front Side Air Bag

Standard
Knee Air Bag

Not Available
Passenger Air Bag

Standard
Rear Head Air Bag

Standard
Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag

Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic

5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Drivetrain

10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Corrosion

5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles