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2023 Kia Forte
2023 Kia Forte
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$19,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Kia Rio
2023 Kia Rio
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$16,750
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 32 MPG
Hwy: 41 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³

Photos

2023 Kia Forte
2022-2024 Kia Forte View Out Back
2022-2024 Kia Forte Dashboard
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2021-2023 Kia Rio Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

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

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,908 lbs
2,767 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
32 MPG
36 MPG
City
28 MPG
32 MPG
Highway
39 MPG
41 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 Tons/yr
4.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
11.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
392 miles
380.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
546 miles
487.9 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.7 in
172.6 in
Height
56.5 in
57.1 in
Max Width
70.9 in
67.9 in
Front Width
61.5 in
60 in
Rear Width
61.9 in
60.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
101.6 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
5.5 in

室内空间

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
42.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
54.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53 in
52.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.7 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
53.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.1 in
52.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³
13.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
33.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
15" x 5.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
15" x 5.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

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

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Clear White
  • Gravity Gray
  • Clear White
  • Silky Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

Aurora Black
Aurora Black

Standard Interior Materials

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

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

司机安全气囊
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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