2012 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

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 "

Engine

Compression Ratio:

10.50 : 1

Displacement:

122 cu.in.

Horse Power:

156 hp

Size:

2.0 L

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

Horsepower:

154hp @ 6,200RPM

Number of valves:

16

Recommended fuel:

regular unleaded

Torque:

144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM

Torque:

139 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM

Transmission:

6 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:

25 mpg

Highway:

34 mpg

Instrumentation

Compass:

Compass

Tachometer:

Tachometer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:

Power remote

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 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:

6

Warranty

roadside months:

60 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:

2,729 lbs.

Max cargo capacity:

15 cu.ft.

Wheels

Diameter:

15

Rim Type:

None steel

Width:

5.5

Windows

Rear defogger:

Rear defogger

Body Exterior

Bumpers

: body-color

Door mirrors

: body-color

Number of doors

: 4

Power door mirrors

Rear cargo

: trunk

Convenience Features

Air conditioning

Driver door bin

Driver vanity mirror

Front beverage holders

Garage door transmitter

: HomeLink

Passenger door bin

Passenger vanity mirror

Rear beverage holders

Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio

CD player

MP3 decoder

Speakers

: 4

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

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

: 154hp @ 6,200RPM

Horsepower

: 156hp @ 6,200RPM

Number of valves

: 16

Recommended fuel

: regular unleaded

Torque

: 139 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM

Torque

: 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM

Transmission

: 6 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

Occupant sensing airbag

Overhead airbag

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)

: 5

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

: 154hp @ 6,200RPM

Engine horsepower

: 156hp @ 6,200RPM

Engine torque

: 139 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM

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)

: 7

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')

Wheelbase

: 2,649mm (104.3")

Suspension/Handling

Front anti-roll bar

Front tires

: 195/65HR15.0

Front wheel independent suspension

Power steering

Rear tires

: 195/65HR15.0

Speed-sensing steering

Wheel size

: 15"

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

Body Exterior

Spoiler

Optional

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass

Optional

Powertrain

Variable intake manifold

Optional