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2010 Kia Forte Specifications

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2010 Kia Forte
Starting Price:
$13,695
Estimated MPG:
25 city | 34 hwy
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2010 Kia Forte Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
SIRIUS

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
40.0
Front Leg Room:
43.3
Overall height:
57.5
Overall Length:
178.3
Overall Width:
69.9
Rear Head Room:
37.6
Rear Leg Room:
35.0
Wheelbase:
104.3

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.50 : 1
Displacement:
122
Horse Power:
156
Size:
2.0
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
2.0
Fuel tank capacity:
13.7gal.
Horsepower:
156hp @ 6,200RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
Transmission:
5 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:
25
Highway:
34

Instrumentation

Compass:
Compass
Tachometer:
Tachometer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
5

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Torsion beam

Tires

Diameter:
15.0
Prefix:
P
Profile:
65
Speed Rating:
H
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
195

Transmission

Number of speeds:
5

Warranty

roadside months:
60

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
2,707
Max cargo capacity:
15

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
None steel
Width:
5.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Turn signal indicator mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Garage door transmitter
: HomeLink
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Speakers
: 6
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 2.0
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 25mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 34mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 13.7gal.
Horsepower
: 156hp @ 6,200RPM
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Torque
: 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed manual
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Adjustable head restraints
: driver and passenger w/tilt
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 5
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 6
Compression ratio
: 10.50 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 86.0mm x 86.0mm (3.39" x 3.39")
Engine displacement
: 2.0 L
Engine horsepower
: 156hp @ 6,200RPM
Engine torque
: 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,775mm (69.9")
Exterior height
: 1,461mm (57.5")
Exterior length
: 4,529mm (178.3")
Front headroom
: 1,016mm (40.0")
Front hiproom
: 1,346mm (53.0")
Front legroom
: 1,100mm (43.3")
Front shoulder room
: 1,415mm (55.7")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 8
Interior cargo volume
: 416 L (15 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 416 L (15 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,741L (96.8 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 955mm (37.6")
Rear hiproom
: 1,354mm (53.3")
Rear legroom
: 889mm (35.0")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,389mm (54.7")
Turning radius
: 5.2m (16.9')5.2 '
Wheelbase
: 2,649mm (104.3")

Suspension/Handling

Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 195/65HR15.0
Front tires
: 205/55HR16.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 195/65HR15.0
Rear tires
: 205/55HR16.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 15"
Wheel size
: 16"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/100,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 120 months/100,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 60 months/60,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Spoiler
Optional

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Optional
Power moonroof
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass
Optional

Seats and Trim

Heated front seats
Optional
Leather shift knob
Optional
Leather upholstery
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Optional

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