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2012 Kia Forte Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,649 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,529 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,256 kg | 1,290 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 52 L | 52 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,415 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,346 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,100 mm | 1,100 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 960 mm | 975 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,354 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 889 mm | 889 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 357 L | 416 L | 549 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 357 L | 416 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
2012 Kia Forte 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | LX | EX | SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@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 | 195/65HR15 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
2012 Kia Forte 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | EX | SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2012 Kia Forte.
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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