What Changed

The manual transmission is no longer offered.

Comparison to Prior Model

2012 Kia Forte 5d 2011 Kia Forte 5d
2012 Kia Forte 5d 2011 Kia Forte 5d
Price Range ($) $18,100 - $22,400 $16,895 - $22,945
Length (in) 170.9 170.9
Wheelbase (in) 104.3 104.3
Width (in) 69.9 69.9
Height (in) 57.5 57.5
Track (in) 61.3 61.3
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 348.6 348.6
Curb Weight (lbs.) 2840-2944 2781-2944
Legroom Total (in.) 78.3 78.3
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 98.4 98.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 19.4 19.4
Driven Wheels
  • FWD
  • FWD
Engines
  • 2.0l I4 (156-bhp)
  • 2.4l I4 (173-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 (156-bhp)
  • 2.4l I4 (173-bhp)
Transmissions A6 A6, M6
City MPG 23-26 22-25
Highway MPG 32-36 31-34
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