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2015 Kia Forte SX 4DR Hatchback

SX 4dr Hatchback

$20,890 MSRP
1.6l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.6 sec

0-60 mph

15 sec

@ 94 mph

Horsepower • Torque
201 hp

Power

195 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,925 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2015

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

SX 4DR Hatchback

Style:

SX 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$20,890

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,925 lbs

Length:

171.3 in.

Width:

70.1 in.

Height:

57.1 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

21 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 330 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

201 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

195 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

Engine:

1.6l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 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):

6.57 sec

0-60 mph:

6.93 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

16.82 sec

0-100 mph:

17.18 sec

60-130 mph:

31.62 sec

Top Speed:

146 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.76 sec @ 74.7 mph

¼ mile:

14.98 sec @ 93.9 mph

½ mile:

23.48 sec @ 114.8 mph

1 mile:

38.11 sec @ 129.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/40HR18

Rear Tires:

P225/40HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.07

Gear Ratios

1: 4.4

2: 2.73

3: 1.83

4: 1.39

5: 1

6: 0.77

R: 3.44

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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