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Kia Forte Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2013)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2013 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 2799 lb. 2791 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review
 

2013 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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2013 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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2013 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 2013 Kia Forte

2013 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
 

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2013 Kia Forte MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Coupe Koup EX 17,400 16,570 775
2dr Coupe Koup SX 18,800 17,900 775
4dr Sedan LX 15,400 15,100 775
4dr Sedan EX 17,800 16,950 775
4dr Sedan SX 19,300 18,380 775
4dr Hatch EX 18,300 17,430 775
4dr Hatch SX 19,800 18,860 775

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