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2012 Kia Forte 5-Door
Get Pricing$18,100 - $19,600 Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
26 MPG Comb.
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Transmission
Automatic
Seatings
5 Seats
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Overview
The Forte comes in three different body styles--Forte sedan, Forte Koup (2-door coupe) and Forte 5-door (hatchback)--as well as three different trims: LX, EX and SX. Forte sedans are the only body style to be offered in all three body styles,...
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Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 6.3
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2944
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Tires
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 215/45R17
Rear Tire Size: 215/45R17
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 33.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Length, Overall (in): 170.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.9
Height, Overall (in): 57.5
Track Width, Front (in): 61.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.6
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.9
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 19.4
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): - TBD -
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 97.5
Front Head Room (in): 40.0
Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.7
Front Hip Room (in): 53.0
Second Head Room (in): 38.4
Second Leg Room (in): 35.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
Second Hip Room (in): 53.3
Summary
Vehicle Name: Kia Forte 5-Door
Body Style: 5 Door Hatchback
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 6
Pricing
This model has 2 different trims.
| MSRP | $19,600 |
|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,670 |
| Description | 2.4L/144, 173 @ 6000, Automatic |
Fuel Economy
This model has 2 different trims.
| City | 23 MPG |
|---|---|
| Hwy | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Description | 2.4L/144, 173 @ 6000, Automatic |
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