Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 104.3 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 178.3 in | 170.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 57.5 in | 57.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 2769 lb. | 2843 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | 40.0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.0 in | 53.0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.3 in | 43.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.8 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.7 in | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 53.3 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 35.0 in | 35.0 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
Trim | Koup EX | Koup SX |
Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
Trim | LX | EX | SX |
Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 205/55HR16 tires |   |
Trim | EX | SX |
Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
2011 Kia Forte Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This isn't a sports car. It's a sedan. You won't be spinning the wheels or racing for money. It does, however, have enough "git up and go" when you need it. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The engine and transmission seem to work great together. I have been babying the engine so far but it ha plenty of power to pass going from 70 to 80 with out struggling. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2011 Kia Forte.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Coupe | Koup EX | 16,995 | 16,190 | 695 |
2dr Coupe | Koup SX | 18,395 | 17,520 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | LX | 14,995 | 14,700 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | EX | 17,395 | 16,570 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | SX | 18,895 | 18,000 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | EX | 16,895 | 16,090 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | SX | 18,395 | 17,520 | 695 |