2022 Kia Forte
Specifications
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FE | LXS | GT Line | GT | GT MT | |
Electrical System | |||||
Battery (AH) | 60AH | 60AH | 60AH | 60AH | 60AH |
Alternator | 13.5V 150A | 13.5V 150A | 13.5V 150A | 13.5V 130A | 13.5V 130A |
Starter | 12V 1.2 KW | 12V 1.2 KW | 12V 1.2 KW | 12V 0.9 KW | 12V 0.9 KW |
Drivetrain | |||||
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | |||||
First | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | - | - |
Second | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | - | - |
Third | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | - | - |
Fourth | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | - | - |
Fifth | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | - | - |
Sixth | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | - | - |
Seventh | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | 2.680:1-0.385:1 | - | - |
Reverse | 2.822:1-1.822:1 | 2.822:1-1.822:1 | 2.822:1-1.822:1 | - | - |
Final drive ratio | 4.892:1 | 4.892:1 | 4.892:1 | - | - |
Clutch type | Torque converter | Torque converter | Torque converter | - | - |
Transmission Gear Ratios: 7-speed dual-clutch transmission | |||||
First | - | - | - | 3.643:1 | - |
Second | - | - | - | 2.174:1 | - |
Third | - | - | - | 1.826:1 | - |
Fourth | - | - | - | 1.024:1 | - |
Fifth | - | - | - | 0.809:1 | - |
Sixth | - | - | - | 0.854:1 | - |
Seventh | - | - | - | 0.717:1 | - |
Reverse | - | - | - | 4.696:1 | - |
Final drive ratio | - | - | - | 4.643:1 (1/2/4/5) / 3.611:1 (3/6/7/R) | - |
Clutch type | - | - | - | Conventional (Dry Double Plate with Diaphram Spring) | - |
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed manual transmission | |||||
First | - | - | - | - | 3.308:1 |
Second | - | - | - | - | 1.962:1 |
Third | - | - | - | - | 1.323:1 |
Fourth | - | - | - | - | 1.024:1 |
Fifth | - | - | - | - | 0.825:1 |
Sixth | - | - | - | - | 0.702:1 |
Reverse | - | - | - | - | 3.583:1 |
Final drive ratio | - | - | - | - | 4.467:1 |
Clutch type | - | - | - | - | Dry single plate |
Exterior Dimensions | |||||
Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
Length (in.) | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. |
Width (in.) | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
Height (in.) | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
Track (in.), (front/rear) | 61.5 in. / 61.9 in. | 61.2 in. / 61.6 in. | 61.0 in. / 61.3 in. | 60.8 in. / 61.4 in. | 60.8 in. / 61.4 in. |
Overhang, front/rear (in.) | 35.4 in. / 40.9 in. | 35.4 in. / 40.9 in. | 35.4 in. / 40.9 in. | 35.4 in. / 40.9 in. | 35.4 in. / 40.9 in. |
Ground clearance (in.) | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
Bumper Approach angle (degrees) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
Bumper Departure angle (degrees) | 18.9 | 18.9 | 18.9 | 19.0 | 19.0 |
Bumper Lip Approach angle (degrees) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.3 | 13.3 |
Bumper Lip Departure angle (degrees) | 18.7 | 18.7 | 18.7 | 18.6 | 18.6 |
Interior Dimensions | |||||
Length (in.) | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. |
Width (in.) | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. |
Height (in.), without sunroof | 47.3 in. | 47.3 in. | 47.3 in. | 47.3 in. | - |
Height (in.), with sunroof | - | - | 46.2 in. | 46.2 in. | 46.2 in. |
Head room | |||||
Front (in.) | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. |
Rear (in.) | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. |
Leg room | |||||
Front (in.) | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. |
Rear (in.) | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. |
Shoulder room | |||||
Front (in.) | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
Rear (in.) | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. |
Hip room | |||||
Front (in.) | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. |
Rear (in.) | 51.1 in. | 51.1 in. | 51.1 in. | 51.1 in. | 51.1 in. |
Interior volume (SAE, cu. ft.) | 96.0 cu. ft. | 96.0 cu. ft. | 96.0 cu. ft. | 96.0 cu. ft. | - |
Interior volume with sunroof (SAE, cu. ft.) | - | - | 93.5 cu. ft. | 93.5 cu. ft. | 93.5 cu. ft. |
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) | 15.3 cu. ft. | 15.3 cu. ft. | 15.3 cu. ft. | 15.3 cu. ft. | 15.3 cu. ft. |
Chassis/Suspension | |||||
Front | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut |
Rear | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Shock Absorber Type | Twintube | Twintube | Twintube | Twintube | Twintube |
Steering | |||||
Type / Power source | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor | Rack and Pinion / Electric motor |
Steering ratio | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 |
Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.44 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
Brakes | |||||
Type front/rear | Ventilated disc / Solid disc | Ventilated disc / Solid disc | Ventilated disc / Solid disc | Ventilated disc / Solid disc | Ventilated disc / Solid disc |
Size (in.) front/rear | 11.0 in. / 10.3 in. | 11.0 in. / 10.3 in. | 11.0 in. / 10.3 in. (11.2 in OPT) | 12.0 in. / 10.3 in. (11.2 in OPT) | 12.0 in. / 10.3 in. |
Booster Type / Size (in.) | Single / 10.0 in. | Single / 10.0 in. | Single / 10.0 in. | Single / 10.0 in. | Single / 10.0 in. |
Booster Diameter (in.) | 10.3 in. | 10.3 in. | 10.3 in. | 10.3 in. | 10.3 in. |
Booster Thickness (in.) | 3.5 in. | 3.5 in. | 3.5 in. | 3.5 in. | 3.5 in. |
Booster ratio | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Master cylinder type | Fixed Seal | Fixed Seal | Fixed Seal | Fixed Seal | Fixed Seal |
Master cylinder diameter (in.) | 0.9 in. | 0.9 in. | 0.9 in. | 0.9 in. | 0.9 in. |
Parking brake type | Hand lever | Hand lever | Hand lever / Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (OPT) | Hand lever / Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (OPT) | Hand lever |
Wheels/Tires | |||||
Wheel Size (in.) | 6.0J × 15 Steel | 6.5J × 16 Alloy | 7.0J × 17 Alloy | 7.5J x 18 Alloy | 7.5J x 18 Alloy |
Tire size | P195/65R15 | P205/55R16 | P225/45R17 | P225/40R18 | P225/40R18 |
Spare Tire | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Temporary Tire | Temporary Tire |
Curb Weight | |||||
Minimum (lbs.) | 2,769 lbs. | 2,769 lbs. | 2,769 lbs. | 3,012 lbs. | 2,989 lbs. |
Maximum (lbs.) | 2,908 lbs. | 2,908 lbs. | 2,908 lbs. | 3,079 lbs. | 2,989 lbs. |
GVWR | |||||
Gross weight (lbs.) | 3,792 lbs. | 3,792 lbs. | 3,792 lbs. | 3,968 lbs. | 3,880 lbs. |
Fuel Economy | |||||
City | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 22 |
Highway | 41 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 |
Combined | 35 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 26 |