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2013 Kia Forte specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Roof Type: Fixed
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Sunroof/Moonroof: Std
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
ABS: Std
Traction Control: Std
Stability Control: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Layout: Transverse
Engine Position: Front
Convenience
Power Windows: Std
Power Door Locks: Std
Remote Lock/Unlock: Std
Driveline
Driven Wheels: FWD
Driving Aids
Cruise Control: Std
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 13.7 gal
Engine
Configuration: I
Cylinders: 4
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Displacement: 2.0 l ( 1998 cc )
Max. Power: 156 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 6200
Max. Torque: 144 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 4300
Exterior
Side Mirrors - Power: Std
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 2791 lb
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Height - Body: 57.5 in
Width - Body: 69.9 in
Length: 178.3 in
Front Track: 61.3 in
Rear Track: 61.6 in
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 26
EPA Hwy (mpg): 36
HVAC
Air Conditioning: Std
Climate Control Zones: 1
Automatic Climate Control: N/A
Infotainment
Navigation System: N/A
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 40 in ( 40.0 in )
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.6 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 55.7 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 54.7 in
Hip Room - 1st Row: 53 in ( 53.0 in )
Hip Room - 2nd Row: 53.3 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 43.3 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 35 in ( 35.0 in )
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 3
Cargo Volume: 14.7 cu ft
Lighting
Headlamp Type: Halogen
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Safety
IIHS Front: Good
IIHS Side: Good
IIHS Roof Strength: Good
IIHS Rear: Good
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Seat Material: Cloth
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Driver Side: N/A
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Passenger Side: N/A
Heated Seats - 1st Row: N/A
Steering
Steering Type: Rack-and-Pinion
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Twist-beam axle
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 6
Utility
Cargo Access: Trunk
Wheels / Tires
Wheel Type: Alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 205/55R16