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2020 Kia Forte
2020 Kia Forte
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$17,890
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.3
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Kia Optima
2020 Kia Optima
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$23,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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2020 Kia Rio
2020 Kia Rio
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$15,850
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 33 MPG
Hwy: 41 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³

Photos

2020 Kia Forte
2019-2021 Kia Forte Infotainment System
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Kia Optima
2019-2020 Kia Optima Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Kia Optima Steering Wheel
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2020 Kia Rio
2018-2020 Kia Rio Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
1.6L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
120 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
112 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,707 lbs
3,230 lbs
2,767 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
27 MPG
36 MPG
City
27 MPG
24 MPG
33 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
32 MPG
41 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.8 Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr
4.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
18.5 gallons
11.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
378 miles
444 miles
392.7 miles
Cruising Range Highway
518 miles
592 miles
487.9 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.7 in
191.1 in
172.6 in
Height
56.5 in
57.7 in
57.1 in
Max Width
70.9 in
73.2 in
67.9 in
Front Width
61.5 in
63.5 in
59.8 in
Rear Width
61.9 in
63.8 in
60 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
110.4 in
101.6 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
5.3 in
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
45.5 in
42.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
39.8 in
38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
58.1 in
54.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53
56在
52.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.7 in
35.6 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37.8 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
56.4 in
53.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.1 in
56在
52.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³
15.9 ft³
13.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
N/A
33.5 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
16" x 6.5"
15" x 5.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
16" x 6.5"
15" x 5.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P205/65HR16
P185/65TR15
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P205/65HR16
P185/65TR15
Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Clear White
  • Gravity Grey
  • Ebony Black
  • Gravity Grey
  • Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
  • Sangria
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Clear White
  • Silky Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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