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Kia Forte Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2012 Kia Forte Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2012 Kia Forte 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

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 Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/55HR16 tires215/45HR17 tires

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2012 Kia Forte 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

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 Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65HR15 tires195/65HR15 tires215/45HR17 tires
Optional Tires 205/55HR16 tires 

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2012 Kia Forte 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

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 Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/55HR16 tires215/45HR17 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Kia Forte

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2012 Kia Forte MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Coupe Koup EX 17,200 16,380 750
2dr Coupe Koup SX 18,600 17,710 750
4dr Sedan LX 15,200 14,900 750
4dr Sedan EX 17,600 16,760 750
4dr Sedan SX 19,100 18,190 750
4dr Hatch EX 18,100 17,240 750
4dr Hatch SX 19,600 18,670 750

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