What Changed
The Kia Forte is all-new for 2013. The new model wears sleeker styling on a body that is slightly longer and wider than before. The wheelbase has grown by two inches. Two four-cylinder powertrains are offered both are paired with six-speed transmissions. The base EX model equips a 2.0l four-cylinder that makes the same 173-bhp as the prior model's 2.4l engine. The sportier SX model equips a more powerful 1.6l turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 201-bhp. |
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| 2014 Kia Forte 5d | 2013 Kia Forte 5d | |
| Price Range | $19,700 - $25,900 | $18,300 - $23,350 |
| Engine(s) | 1.6l I4 T, 2.0l I4 | 2.0l I4, 2.4l I4 |
| Transmission(s) | A6, M6 | A6 |
| Driven Wheels | FWD | FWD |
| Length / Width / Height | 171.3 / 70.1 / 57.1 | 170.9 / 69.9 / 57.5 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 2912 | 2840 - 2944 |
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