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2012 Kia Forte Hatchback

Starting at: $18,100

Kia Forte Hatchback Fuel Efficiency Rating
City MPG: 26
Hwy MPG: 36

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

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The standard features of the Kia Forte EX include 2.0L I-4 156HP engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 16" aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and a stability control.

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Specifications
  • Engine liters - 2.0
  • Cylinder configuration - I-4
  • Horsepower - 156hp @ 6,200RPM
  • Torque - 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
  • Number of valves - 16
  • Variable valve control
  • Engine location - front
  • Recommended fuel - regular unleaded
  • Transmission - 6 speed automatic
  • Manual-shift auto
  • Drive type - front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city - 26mpg
  • Fuel economy highway - 36mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity - 13.7gal.
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers - 6
  • Wireless phone connectivity
  • Max seating capacity - 5
  • Front seats - bucket
  • Front center armrest - w/storage
  • Rear seats - split-bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Basic warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty - 120 months/100,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/100,000miles
  • Roadside assistance coverage - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Front wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front tires - 205/55HR16.0
  • Rear tires - 205/55HR16.0
  • Wheel size - 16"
  • Air conditioning
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Engine displacement - 2.0 L
  • Engine horsepower - 156hp @ 6,200RPM
  • Engine torque - 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke - 86.0mm x 86.0mm (3.39" x 3.39")
  • Compression ratio - 10.50 to 1
  • Exterior length - 4,341mm (170.9")
  • Exterior body width - 1,775mm (69.9")
  • Exterior height - 1,461mm (57.5")
  • Wheelbase - 2,649mm (104.3")
  • Turning radius - 5.2m (16.9')
  • Front legroom - 1,100mm (43.3")
  • Rear legroom - 889mm (35.0")
  • Front headroom - 1,016mm (40.0")
  • Rear headroom - 975mm (38.4")
  • Front hiproom - 1,346mm (53.0")
  • Rear hiproom - 1,354mm (53.3")
  • Front shoulder room - 1,415mm (55.7")
  • Rear shoulder room - 1,389mm (54.7")
  • Passenger volume - 2,761L (97.5 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume - 549 L (19 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume - 549 L (19 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 7
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) - 5
  • Number of doors - 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • Door mirrors - body-color
  • Bumpers - body-color
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Trip computer
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Ignition disable
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
  • Adjustable head restraints - driver and passenger w/tilt

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City/Hwy mpg
EX (A6)
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SX (A6)
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6-spd auto  6-spd auto 
$18,100   $19,600  
156-hp 2.0L 4-cyl  173-hp 2.4L 4-cyl 
26 / 36   23 / 32  

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