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Kia Forte Specs, Engines & Dimensions (from 2021) — Third Generation Restyling 1

The refreshed Kia Forte keeps its practical sedan shape but adds sharper styling and updated technology. This generation offers a focused range of gasoline engines paired with manual, robotic, or continuously variable transmissions to suit different driving needs.

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Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions

The Kia Forte engine lineup balances efficiency with everyday usability. A 1.6-liter GDI unit is available with either a manual transmission for direct control or a responsive robotic DCT for smoother shifts. For more relaxed driving, a 2.0-liter engine is paired with an IVI transmission that behaves like a conventional automatic, making it a sensible choice for commuters.

Sedan — Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Kia Forte Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 GDI MTGasoline1591 cm³201 hp147 kW150 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 GDI DCTGasoline1591 cm³201 hp147 kW150 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 IVIGasoline1999 cm³147 hp108 kW179 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Kia Forte Dimensions

Sedan — Kia Forte Dimensions

Sedan Kia Forte Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 GDI MT4640 mm1800 mm1440 mm2700 mm1357 kg1762 kg135 mm
1.6 GDI DCT4640 mm1800 mm1440 mm2700 mm1367 kg1801 kg135 mm
2.0 IVI4640 mm1800 mm1440 mm2700 mm1253 kg1722 kg135 mm

Kia Forte Cargo Space

Sedan — Kia Forte Cargo Space

Sedan Kia Forte Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.6 GDI MT433 l
1.6 GDI DCT433 l
2.0 IVI433 l