2011 Kia Forte LX specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Man LX $14,995
- 4dr Sdn Auto LX $15,995
- 5dr HB Man EX $16,895
- 4dr Sdn Auto EX $17,395
- 5dr HB Auto EX $17,895
- 5dr HB Man SX $18,395
- 4dr Sdn Auto SX $18,895
- 5dr HB Auto SX $19,395
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Stone
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact Cars |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 550 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 156 @ 6200 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 144 @ 4300 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 34 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 342.50 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 465.80 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 29 MPG |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.63 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.96 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.25 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.33 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.30 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.97 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.77 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 x -TBD- in |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x -TBD- in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.7 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 33.9 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.2 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Front Tire Size | P195/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2729 lbs |
| Track Width, Front | 61.3 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Length, Overall | 178.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.7 in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.7 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 96.8 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 35.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 in |
| Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Front/rear cup holders | Standard |
| Side impact door beams | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, USB port, (4) speakers | Standard |
| Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger switch | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC MPI CVVT I4 engine | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Bluetooth hands-free link -inc: steering wheel controls | Standard |
| 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| Front seat side mounted airbags | Standard |
| Front bucket seats w/active headrests -inc: 6-way manual driver seat | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Impact-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Fuel door, hood & trunk remote release | Standard |
| Front door map pockets w/bottle holders | Standard |
| Center console w/armrest & storage | Standard |
| Solar tinted glass w/shade band | Standard |
| Dual 12V pwr outlets | Standard |
| Internal emergency trunk release | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Electronic stability control w/traction control | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| 15" steel wheels w/full covers | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Standard |
| Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-off | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat w/adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Body-color mirrors | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers -inc: rear garnish | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Cloth seat trim | Standard |
| SIRIUS satellite radio *Includes free (3) month trial subscription* | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Torsion beam rear suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers | Standard |
| 3-point rear seat belts | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| 195/65R15 tires | Standard |
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