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2012 Kia Forte EX 4DR Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

$17,600 MSRP
2.0l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.1 sec

0-60 mph

16.4 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
154 hp

Power

139 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,791 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

EX 4DR Sedan

Style:

EX 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$17,600

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,791 lbs

Length:

178.3 in.

Width:

69.9 in.

Height:

57.5 in.

Wheelbase:

104.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

26 city / 36 hwy

Fuel:

13.7 gal. / 425 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

154 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque:

139 ft-lbs @ 4,600 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,000 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):

8.06 sec

0-60 mph:

8.44 sec

0-100 mph:

23 sec

Top Speed:

126 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.62 sec @ 68.2 mph

¼ mile:

16.35 sec @ 86.7 mph

½ mile:

25.6 sec @ 104.5 mph

1 mile:

41.32 sec @ 121.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.89

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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