2017 Kia Forte5 SX: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2017 Kia Forte5 SX specifications

2017 Kia Forte5 SX data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2700 mm	106.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1544 mm	60.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1557 mm	61.3 inches
Length	4351 mm	171.3 inches
Width	1781 mm	70.1 inches
Height	1450 mm	57.1 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.61
Kerb weight	1350 kg	2976 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	50 litres	11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged 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	204 PS (201 bhp) (150 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	265 Nm (195 ft·lb) (27 kgm) at 1500-4500 rpm
Specific output	75 kW/litre 101.9 ps/litre 100.6 bhp/litre 1.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	132.57 Nm/litre 1.6 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminum block & head
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1665.9 kPa (241.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.75 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
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 150.96 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 111.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 148.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.01 kg/kW 15.04 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	23/29/25 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	10.2/8.1/9.4 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre	9.8/12.3/10.6 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG	27.6/34.8/30.0 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG	23.0/29.0/25.0 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	2.850
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.
Rear suspension	TBAx.
Wheel size front	7½J x 18
Wheel size rear	7½J x 18
Tyres front	P225/40 R 18
Tyres rear	P225/40 R 18
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	300 mm
Rear brake diameter	262 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.7
Final drive ratio	4.47
general
Carfolio.com ID	515526
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2017 Kia Forte5 SX added 2017-05-20. Last modified 2020-03-16.