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2023 Kia Forte GT Manual

4dr Car

$25,090 MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.4 sec

0-60 mph

15.5 sec

@ 91 mph

Horsepower • Torque
201 hp

Power

195 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,989 lbs

Front Wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2023

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

GT Manual

Style:

4dr Car

Base Price:

$25,090

Drive:

Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,989 lbs

Length:

182.7 in.

Width:

70.9 in.

Height:

56.5 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

MPG:

22 city / 31 hwy

Fuel:

14 gal. / 378 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

201 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm

Engine:

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement:

1.6 liters

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):

7.38 sec

0-60 mph:

7.72 sec

0-100 mph:

18.62 sec

60-130 mph:

31.66 sec

Top Speed:

144 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.07 sec @ 72.2 mph

¼ mile:

15.46 sec @ 90.9 mph

½ mile:

24.19 sec @ 110.6 mph

1 mile:

38.97 sec @ 129.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/40HR18

Rear Tires:

P225/40HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.47

Gear Ratios

1: 3.31

2: 1.96

3: 1.32

4: 1.02

5: 0.82

6: 0.7

R: 3.58

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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