Compare: Kia Forte 2010 Hatchback 173 Hp

General information

Brand

Kia

Model

Forte

Generation

Forte5 I (TD)

Modification (Engine)

2.4 (173 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2010

End of production

2013

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.2 l/100 km (EPA)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.6 l/100 km (EPA)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Emission standard

ULEV

Weight-to-power ratio

7.7 kg/Hp, 129.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.9 kg/Nm, 170.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

173 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

73.3 Hp/l

Torque

228 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Theta II / G4KE

Engine displacement

2359 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

97 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC, CVVT

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1335 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

550 l

Fuel tank capacity

52 l

Dimensions

Length

4340 mm

Width

1775 mm

Height

1460 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm

Front track

1539 mm

Rear (Back) track

1546 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

150 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.8 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Anti-roll bar, Coil spring, Torsion bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 262 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/45 R17

Wheel rim size

7J x 17