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Compare Kia Forte Koup EX vs SX

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Kia Forte Koup
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25/34 mpg
City/Hwy
173 hp
Horsepower
N/A
Kia Forte Koup Review and Specs
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.3 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6500 rpm
201 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
154 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,820 lbs
2,925 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
25 MPG
City
25 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
330 miles
290.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway
448.8 miles
382.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
178.3 in
178.3 in
Height
55.5 in
55.5 in
Max Width
70.1 in
70.1 in
Front Width
61.2 in
60.8 in
Rear Width
61.7 in
61.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.2 in
38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
53.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.9 in
35.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.4 in
36.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
53 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.5 in
53.5 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.3 ft³
13.3 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55HR16
P225/40HR18
Rear Tire
P205/55HR16
P225/40HR18

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Graphite Steel
  • Silky Silver, Available: 08/01/2014
  • Graphite Steel
  • Racing Red
  • Silky Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl
  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Optional
Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Optional
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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