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2013 Kia Forte SX specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn Man LX
$15,400
4dr Sdn Auto LX
$16,400
4dr Sdn Auto EX
$17,800
5dr HB EX
$18,300
4dr Sdn Auto SX
$19,300
5dr HB SX
$19,800
$19,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2013 Kia Forte SX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 173.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 26 combined MPG
  • 178.300" length, 57.500" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silver

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
23 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
173 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110

Engine

Displacement
2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
168 @ 4000
Engine Type
Gas I4
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
23 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.300 qts

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

Length, Overall
178 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Passenger Volume
97 ft³
Front Hip Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Second Leg Room
35 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Wheelbase
104 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Height, Overall
58 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Front Tire Size
P215/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/45R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,898 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal

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