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2023 Kia Forte LXS IVT

4dr Car

$20,190 MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.4 sec

0-60 mph

16.6 sec

@ 83 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:

LXS IVT

Style:

4dr Car

Base Price:

$20,190

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:

28 city / 39 hwy

Fuel:

14 gal. / 476 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):

8.38 sec

0-60 mph:

8.76 sec

0-100 mph:

27.02 sec

Top Speed:

123 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.67 sec @ 67.1 mph

¼ mile:

16.56 sec @ 83.1 mph

½ mile:

26.3 sec @ 99.3 mph

1 mile:

43.07 sec @ 113 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

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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