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2021 Kia Forte EX 4DR Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

$23,090 MSRP
2.0l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.1 sec

0-60 mph

16.3 sec

@ 84 mph

Horsepower • Torque
147 hp

Power

132 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,908 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2021

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

EX 4DR Sedan

Style:

EX 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$23,090

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,908 lbs

Length:

182.7 in.

Width:

70.9 in.

Height:

56.5 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

MPG:

29 city / 40 hwy

Fuel:

14 gal. / 490 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque:

132 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4

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):

8.03 sec

0-60 mph:

8.4 sec

0-100 mph:

25.95 sec

Top Speed:

124 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.46 sec @ 67.8 mph

¼ mile:

16.29 sec @ 83.9 mph

½ mile:

25.95 sec @ 100.2 mph

1 mile:

42.57 sec @ 114 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

2-speed Cvt

Final Drive:

4.89

Gear Ratios

1: 2.68

2: 0.39

R: 2.82

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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