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Kia Forte Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2017)

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2017 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

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2017 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
147 hp@6200
132 lb-ft@4500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
164 hp@6200
151 lb-ft@4000
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65HR15 tires205/55HR16 tires215/45HR17 tires

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2017 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 Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic7-speed automated manual
Optional Transmission(s)  6-speed manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65HR15 tires215/45HR17 tires225/40HR18 tires
Optional Tires205/55HR16 tires  

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2017 Kia Forte MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan LX 16,600 16,271 895
4dr Sedan S 19,300 18,318 895
4dr Sedan EX 21,300 20,130 895
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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