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2021 Kia Forte GT 4DR Sedan

GT 4dr Sedan

$22,790 MSRP
1.6l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.4 sec

0-60 mph

14.8 sec

@ 97 mph

Horsepower • Torque
201 hp

Power

195 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,012 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2021

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

GT 4DR Sedan

Style:

GT 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$22,790

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,012 lbs

Length:

182.7 in.

Width:

70.9 in.

Height:

56.5 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

27 city / 35 hwy

Fuel:

14 gal. / 434 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

201 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm

Engine:

1.6l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,500 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):

6.31 sec

0-60 mph:

6.68 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

15.77 sec

0-100 mph:

16.14 sec

60-130 mph:

26.33 sec

Top Speed:

148 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.61 sec @ 76.1 mph

¼ mile:

14.75 sec @ 96.5 mph

½ mile:

23.11 sec @ 116.8 mph

1 mile:

37.28 sec @ 134.0 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/40HR18

Rear Tires:

P225/40HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

7-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

4.64

Gear Ratios

1: 3.643

2: 2.174

3: 1.42

4: 1.024

5: 0.809

6: 0.664

7: 0.558

R: 3.652

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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