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2016 Kia Forte LX 4DR Hatchback

LX 4dr Hatchback

$18,090 MSRP
2.0l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.9 sec

0-60 mph

15.4 sec

@ 91 mph

Horsepower • Torque
173 hp

Power

154 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,871 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2016

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

LX 4DR Hatchback

Style:

LX 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$18,090

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,871 lbs

Length:

171.3 in.

Width:

70.1 in.

Height:

57.1 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

MPG:

25 city / 33 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 383 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

173 hp @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

154 ft-lbs @ 4,700 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,300 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):

6.82 sec

0-60 mph:

7.17 sec

0-100 mph:

19.88 sec

60-130 mph:

53.65 sec

Top Speed:

134 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.99 sec @ 71.3 mph

¼ mile:

15.44 sec @ 90.8 mph

½ mile:

24.38 sec @ 108.8 mph

1 mile:

39.54 sec @ 125.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.06

Gear Ratios

1: 4.64

2: 2.83

3: 1.84

4: 1.39

5: 1

6: 0.77

R: 3.59

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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