| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Length | 182.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2769 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.
| Trim | FE | LXS | GT-Line | EX | GT |
| 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 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 7-speed automated manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT |   |   |   | 6-speed manual |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires | 215/45HR17 tires | 225/40HR18 tires |
| Optional Tires |   |   |   |   | 225/40YR18 tires |
None of our members have yet commented on the powertrain of the 2021 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2021 Kia Forte.