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2023 Kia Forte LX IVT

4dr Car

$19,690 MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.1 sec

0-60 mph

16.3 sec

@ 85 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:

2023

Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Trim:

LX IVT

Style:

4dr Car

Base Price:

$19,690

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.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

30 city / 41 hwy

Fuel:

14 gal. / 504 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque:

132 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement:

2 liters

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):

8.09 sec

0-60 mph:

8.46 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

23.84 sec

0-100 mph:

24.21 sec

Top Speed:

128 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.56 sec @ 68.5 mph

¼ mile:

16.31 sec @ 85.3 mph

½ mile:

25.77 sec @ 102.5 mph

1 mile:

41.99 sec @ 117.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

1-speed Cvt

Final Drive:

4.89

Gear Ratios

1: 2.68

R: 2.82

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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