Info & specs
Kia Forte
Safety ratings of the Kia Forte
Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Number of airbags6
Specifications of the Kia Forte
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors4
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic or Manual
- City consumption7.9 - 9.8 L/100km
- Highway consumption5.3 - 7 L/100km
- Width1780 mm
- Length4560 mm
- Trunk space421 L
- Cargo space421 L
Trims available with the Kia Forte
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This version of the Kia Forte 2014 - 2018 is available in 6 trims:LX trim features and specs
Available with the LX trim:
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LX trim:
- Alloy wheels (optional)
- Fog lights (optional)
- Steel wheels (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available with the LX trim:
- CD player
- Cruise control (optional)
- MP3-CD player
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- USB port for front passengers
3 engines are available with the LX trim:
1.8 L - Gas - 145 hp
City consumption:8.8 - 9.3 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.1 - 6.3 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:628 - 660 km
1.8 L - Gas - 148 hp
City consumption:8 - 8.3 L/100km
Highway consumption:5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:710 - 737 km
2 L - Gas - 147 hp
City consumption:7.9 - 9.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.1 - 6.8 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:602 - 700 km
LX+ trim features and specs
Available with the LX+ trim:
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LX+ trim:
- Alloy wheels (optional)
- Fog lights
- Steel wheels (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the LX+ trim:
- Dusk sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available with the LX+ trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- USB port for front passengers
2 engines are available with the LX+ trim:
1.8 L - Gas - 145 hp
City consumption:8.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.1 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:660 km
2 L - Gas - 147 hp
City consumption:7.9 - 8 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.1 - 6.3 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:694 - 700 km
EX+ trim features and specs
Available with the EX+ trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the EX+ trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the EX+ trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Dusk sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available with the EX+ trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the EX+ trim:
2 L - Gas - 164 hp
City consumption:9.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:602 km
EX trim features and specs
Available with the EX trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic) (optional)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the EX trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the EX trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Dusk sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available with the EX trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- USB port for front passengers
2 engines are available with the EX trim:
2 L - Gas - 164 hp
City consumption:9.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:602 km
2 L - Gas - 173 hp
City consumption:8.4 - 9.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:5.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:589 - 698 km
EX Luxury trim features and specs
Available with the EX Luxury trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the EX Luxury trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the EX Luxury trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Dusk sensor
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available with the EX Luxury trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the EX Luxury trim:
2 L - Gas - 164 hp
City consumption:9.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:602 km
SX trim features and specs
Available with the SX trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Emergency wheel
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Tire repair kit (optional)
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the SX trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Sunroof
- Xenon headlights
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the SX trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Dusk sensor
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available with the SX trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- USB port for front passengers
2 engines are available with the SX trim:
2 L - Gas - 164 hp
City consumption:7.9 - 9.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.3 - 7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:601 - 694 km
2 L - Gas - 173 hp
City consumption:8.5 - 9.7 L/100km
Highway consumption:5.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:598 - 698 km