What Changed
The Kia Forte is all-new for 2013. The new model wears sleeker styling on a body that is about an inch wider and longer than before. The wheelbase has grown by two inches. Two four-cylinder powertrains are offered both are paired with six-speed transmissions. The base LX model equips a 1.8l engine rated at 148-bhp, whereas EX models equip a 2.0l four-cylinder that makes the same 173-bhp as the prior model's 2.4l engine.
Comparison to Prior Model
| 2014 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Forte | |
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| Price Range ($) | $15,900 - $24,600 | $15,400 - $22,850 |
| Length (in) | 179.5 | 178.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 104.3 |
| Width (in) | 70.1 | 69.9 |
| Height (in) | 56.5 | 57.5 |
| Track (in) | 61.5 | 61.3 |
| Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) | 360.9 | 363.7 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 2736-2857 | 2729-2898 |
| Legroom Total (in.) | 78.1 | 78.3 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 96.1 | 97.5 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 14.9 | 14.7 |
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| Transmissions | A6, M6 | A6, M6 |
| City MPG | 24-25 | 23-26 |
| Highway MPG | 36-37 | 32-36 |
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