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Kia Forte
2021 Kia Forte
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$17,890
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.3
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Kia Rio
2021 Kia Rio
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$16,050
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Kia Spectra
2009 Kia Spectra
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$13,550
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 33 MPG
Hwy: 41 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.2 ft³

Photos

Kia Forte
2019-2021 Kia Forte Side View Driving
2019-2021 Kia Forte Infotainment System
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Kia Rio
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Kia Spectra
2006-2009 Kia Spectra Rear Angle View
2006-2009 Kia Spectra Front Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
1.6L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
120 hp @ 6300 rpm
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
112 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,707 lbs
2,767 lbs
2,701 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
36 MPG
26 MPG
City
27 MPG
33 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
41 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.8 Tons/yr
4.9 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
N/A
N/A
7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
11.9 gallons
14 gallons
Cruising Range City
378 miles
392.7 miles
322 miles
Cruising Range Highway
518 miles
487.9 miles
420 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.7 in
172.6 in
177.2 in
Height
56.5 in
57.1 in
57.9 in
Max Width
70.9 in
67.9 in
68.3 in
Front Width
61.5 in
60 in
58.9 in
Rear Width
61.9 in
60.2 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
101.6 in
102.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
5.5 in
6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
42.1 in
42.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
38.9 in
40 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
54.1 in
55.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53 in
52.9 in
52.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.7 in
33.5 in
35.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37.4 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
53.3 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.1 in
52.4 in
53.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³
13.7 ft³
12.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
33.5 ft
33.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
15" x 5.5"
15" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
15" x 5.5"
15" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P185/65TR15
P195/60R15
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P185/65TR15
P195/60R15
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Clear White
  • Gravity Gray
  • Clear White
  • Silky Silver
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

Aurora Black
Aurora Black
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
N/A
N/A
24-hour roadside assistance
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