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2018 Kia Forte Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2886 lb. | 2906 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte
| 2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
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2018 Kia Forte 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | LX | S | EX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 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 | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
2018 Kia Forte 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | LX | EX | SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manual | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 215/45HR17 tires | 225/40HR18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2018 Kia Forte
| 2018 Kia Forte Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The list of reasons not to buy a Kia Forte is shorter, and might only apply to the non-GT. Some people will find the 147-horsepower 2.0-liter base engine sluggish. I personally found it adequate for typical daily driving. A Honda Civic LX with a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter engine is no quicker, nor is a Toyota Corolla with a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter engine. But a Civic EX with the 174-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter accelerates with more gusto. As will the 201-horsepower Kia Forte GT. Kia, Honda, and Toyota all employ CVTs (continuously variable transmissions) in their compact cars. Historically, driving enthusiasts have disliked the sound and feel of powertrains with CVTs. But Kia programmed its CVT to fairly convincingly feel like a conventional automatic. The Forte's engine buzzes less than the Honda's at high RPM, rendering the residual CVT behavior less obnoxious. The Forte GT uses a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) rather than a CVT. Or a six-speed manual. I'd get the manual. see full Kia Forte review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2018 Kia Forte
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2018 Kia Forte MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | LX | 16,700 | 16,367 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | S | 19,300 | 18,318 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | EX | 21,600 | 20,410 | 895 |
| 4dr Hatch | LX | 18,200 | 17,463 | 895 |
| 4dr Hatch | EX | 22,100 | 20,966 | 895 |
| 4dr Hatch | SX | 23,800 | 22,422 | 895 |
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