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2017 Kia Forte LX 4DR Hatchback

LX 4dr Hatchback

$18,200 MSRP
2.0L I-4 GDI
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.5 sec

0-60 mph

15.8 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
164 hp

Power

151 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,871 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2017

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

LX 4DR Hatchback

Style:

LX 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$18,200

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.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

25 city / 34 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 396 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

164 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque:

151 ft-lbs @ 4,700 rpm

Engine:

2.0L I-4 GDI

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

12.50 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):

7.42 sec

0-60 mph:

7.79 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

21.01 sec

0-100 mph:

21.38 sec

60-130 mph:

63.76 sec

Top Speed:

133 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.2 sec @ 69.9 mph

¼ mile:

15.77 sec @ 88.5 mph

½ mile:

24.92 sec @ 106.8 mph

1 mile:

40.49 sec @ 121.0 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

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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