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Kia Forte Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2008–2013) — First Generation

The first-generation Kia Forte combines compact dimensions with a choice of body styles. Its powertrain lineup includes efficient gasoline, diesel, and hybrid options paired with manual, automatic, or CVT transmissions to suit varied driving needs.

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Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions

The Kia Forte engine range prioritizes everyday usability. A 1.6-liter gasoline unit with a manual gearbox offers engaging control in the Hatchback 5-door, while a diesel automatic in the Sedan provides strong low-end torque and relaxed highway cruising. Drivers can also opt for a hybrid with a CVT, which pairs an electric motor with the 1.6-liter engine for reduced fuel consumption and smooth, step-free acceleration in city traffic.

Hatchback 5-door — Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	167 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Coupe — Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	124 hp	91 kW	156 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	124 hp	91 kW	156 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	167 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	198 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	198 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	198 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	198 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.6 AT	Diesel	1582 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	263 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 CVT	Hybrid	1591 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	148 N⋅m	Variable	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	92 kW	156 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	167 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	115 kW	188 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	158 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	167 hp	123 kW	218 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	92 kW	156 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Kia Forte Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door — Kia Forte Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Kia Forte Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 MT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1195 kg	150 mm
1.6 AT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1228 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1288 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1261 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1261 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1288 kg	150 mm
2.4 MT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1314 kg	150 mm
2.4 AT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1335 kg	150 mm
2.4 AT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1335 kg	150 mm
2.4 MT	4340 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1314 kg	150 mm

Coupe — Kia Forte Dimensions

Coupe Kia Forte Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1160 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1179 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1166 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1185 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1232 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1320 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1350 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1247 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1201 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1216 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1207 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1234 kg	140 mm
2.4 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1297 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1304 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1390 kg	140 mm
2.4 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1297 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1390 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1304 kg	140 mm

Sedan — Kia Forte Dimensions

Sedan Kia Forte Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1265 kg	150 mm
1.6 CVT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1297 kg	150 mm
1.6 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1162 kg	150 mm
1.6 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1173 kg	150 mm
1.6 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1190 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1228 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1266 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1238 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1243 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1243 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1228 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1243 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1243 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1238 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1266 kg	150 mm
2.4 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1301 kg	150 mm
2.4 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1294 kg	150 mm
2.4 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1315 kg	150 mm
2.4 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1301 kg	150 mm
2.4 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1294 kg	150 mm
2.4 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1315 kg	150 mm
1.6 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1187 kg	150 mm

Kia Forte Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door — Kia Forte Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Kia Forte Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 MT	549 l
1.6 AT	549 l
2.0 AT	549 l
2.0 MT	549 l
2.0 MT	549 l
2.0 AT	549 l
2.4 MT	549 l
2.4 AT	549 l
2.4 AT	549 l
2.4 MT	549 l

Coupe — Kia Forte Cargo Space

Coupe Kia Forte Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 MT	357 l
1.6 AT	357 l
1.6 MT	357 l
1.6 AT	357 l
2.0 MT	357 l
2.0 MT	357 l
2.0 AT	357 l
2.0 AT	357 l
2.0 MT	357 l
2.0 AT	357 l
2.0 MT	357 l
2.0 AT	357 l
2.4 MT	357 l
2.4 AT	357 l
2.4 AT	357 l
2.4 MT	357 l
2.4 AT	357 l
2.4 AT	357 l

Sedan — Kia Forte Cargo Space

Sedan Kia Forte Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 AT	415 l
1.6 CVT	415 l
1.6 MT	415 l
1.6 MT	415 l
1.6 AT	415 l
2.0 MT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.0 MT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.0 MT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.0 MT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.4 AT	415 l
2.4 MT	415 l
2.4 AT	415 l
2.4 AT	415 l
2.4 MT	415 l
2.4 AT	415 l
1.6 AT	415 l

Kia Forte Trims and Equipment

Kia Forte Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
1.6 AT	Sedan	LX
1.6 AT	Sedan	EX