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2012 Kia Forte SX 4DR Hatchback

SX 4dr Hatchback

$19,600 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.7 sec

0-60 mph

16.1 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
173 hp

Power

168 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,944 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

SX 4DR Hatchback

Style:

SX 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$19,600

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,944 lbs

Length:

170.9 in.

Width:

69.9 in.

Height:

57.5 in.

Wheelbase:

104.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

23 city / 32 hwy

Fuel:

13.7 gal. / 384 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

173 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

168 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):

7.64 sec

0-60 mph:

8.02 sec

0-100 mph:

21.44 sec

60-130 mph:

84.68 sec

Top Speed:

131 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.49 sec @ 69.6 mph

¼ mile:

16.05 sec @ 89.3 mph

½ mile:

25.14 sec @ 107.2 mph

1 mile:

40.54 sec @ 122 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P215/45HR17

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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