2018 Kia Forte LX: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2018 Kia Forte LX specifications

2018 Kia Forte LX data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2700 mm	106.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1562 mm	61.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1575 mm	62 inches
Length	4559 mm	179.5 inches
Width	1781 mm	70.1 inches
Height	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Ground clearance	135 mm	5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1275 kg	2811 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	50 litres	11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Kia
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1999 cc (121.986 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	81 × 97 mm 3.19 × 3.82 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.84
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	149 PS (147 bhp) (110 kW) at 6200 rpm
maximum torque	179 Nm (132 ft·lb) (18.3 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output	54.8 kW/litre 74.6 ps/litre 73.5 bhp/litre 1.21 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	89.54 Nm/litre 1.08 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminum block & head
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	12.5:1
Fuel system	MPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1125.3 kPa (163.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 116.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 85.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 115.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.63 kg/kW 19.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	25/34/28 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	9.4/6.9/8.4 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre	10.6/14.5/11.9 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG	30.0/40.8/33.6 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG	25.0/34.0/28.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.960
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.
Rear suspension	TBAx.
Wheel size front	6.0J x 15
Wheel size rear	6.0J x 15
Tyres front	P195/65 R 15
Tyres rear	P195/65 R 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	279 mm
Rear brake diameter	262 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.63
Final drive ratio	4.33
general
Carfolio.com ID	547140
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2018 Kia Forte LX added 2018-03-04. Last modified 2020-03-16.