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2024 Kia Forte LX IVT
2023 Kia Rio LX IVT
$19,990 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8 / 10
$16,750 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4 / 10
Sub-Model Forte Sub-Model Rio
Make Kia Make Kia
Model Forte Model Rio
Model Year 2024 Kia Forte Model Year 2023 Kia Rio
Year 2024 Year 2023
MSRP $19,990 MSRP $16,750
Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Engine 1.6L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 147 hp Horsepower 120 hp
Torque 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Torque 112 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
City 30 MPG City 32 MPG
Highway 41 MPG Highway 41 MPG
Combined 34 MPG Combined 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 11.9 gallons
Cruising Range City 420 miles Cruising Range City 380.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 574 miles Cruising Range Highway 487.9 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 34.8 ft Turning Diameter 33.5 ft
Wheels Type Steel Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Rear Suspension Torsion Beam
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Not Available
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Ground Clearance 5.3 in Ground Clearance 5.5 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in Wheelbase 101.6 in
Front Wheel Size 15" x 6" Front Wheel Size 15" x 5.5"
Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6" Rear Wheel Size 15" x 5.5"
Front Tire P195/65HR15 Front Tire P185/65TR15
Rear Tire P195/65HR15 Rear Tire P185/65TR15
Front Width 61.5 in Front Width 60 in
Max Width 70.9 in Max Width 67.9 in
Height 56.5 in Height 57.1 in
Length 182.7 in Length 172.6 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.8 in Front Seat Headroom 38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room 53 in Front Seat Hip Room 52.9 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 51.1 in Rear Seat Hip Room 52.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.7 in Rear Seat Leg Room 33.5 in
Trunk Volume 15.3 ft³ Trunk Volume 13.7 ft³
Curb Weight N/A Curb Weight 2,767 lbs