Autoknowtive
Kia Forte
Kia has built the Forte since 2009. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 7 of them, from the 2010 Kia Forte to the 2022 Kia Forte. Body styles here: Coupé and Hatchback. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 2009–today
- Brand from
- South Korea
- Body styles
- Coupé and Hatchback
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 7 cars
How it changed
Power went from 175 hp in the 2010 Forte to 201 hp in the 2022 Forte. It got heavier along the way: 1,292 kg for the 2010 car, 1,366 kg for the 2022. The most powerful here is the 2022 Kia Forte at 201 hp (150 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2010 Kia Forte, in 8.1 s.
Every Forte in the catalog
2010 Kia Forte Koup
2011 Kia Forte 5-door
2014 Kia Forte
2014 Kia Forte 5-door
2014 Kia Forte Koup
2022 Kia Forte
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Forte | 175 hp (130 kW) | 168 lb-ft (228 Nm) | 8.1 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | 1,292 kg (2,848 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 30 mpg |
| 2010 Forte Koup | 175 hp (130 kW) | 168 lb-ft (228 Nm) | 8.4 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 30 mpg |
| 2011 Forte 5-door | 173 hp (129 kW) | 168 lb-ft (228 Nm) | — | — | 1,335 kg (2,943 lb) | 2.4 L 4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6 speed, automatic Sportmatic | 30 mpg |
| 2014 Forte | 175 hp (130 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | — | — | 1,318 kg (2,906 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg |
| 2014 Forte 5-door | 175 hp (130 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | — | — | 1,347 kg (2,970 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 29 mpg |
| 2014 Forte Koup | 175 hp (130 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | — | — | 1,279 kg (2,820 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6 speed manual | 28 mpg |
| 2022 Forte | 201 hp (150 kW) | 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) | — | — | 1,366 kg (3,012 lb) | 1.6 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic DCT | 35 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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