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2011 Kia Forte SX 4DR FWD Sedan

SX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

$18,895 MSRP
2.4L I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.4 sec

0-60 mph

15.8 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
165 hp

Power

161 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,849 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2011

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

SX 4DR FWD Sedan

Style:

SX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

Base Price:

$18,895

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,849 lbs

Length:

178.3 in.

Width:

69.9 in.

Height:

57.5 in.

Wheelbase:

104.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

23 city / 32 hwy

Fuel:

13.7 gal. / 384 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

165 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

161 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

2.4L I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.36 sec

0-60 mph:

7.72 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

20.98 sec

0-100 mph:

21.34 sec

60-130 mph:

55.99 sec

Top Speed:

135 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.22 sec @ 69.6 mph

¼ mile:

15.8 sec @ 88.6 mph

½ mile:

24.93 sec @ 107.1 mph

1 mile:

40.46 sec @ 121.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P215/45HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.96

Gear Ratios

1: 4.21

2: 2.64

3: 1.8

4: 1.39

5: 1

6: 0.77

R: 3.39

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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