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Kia Forte III

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Engine versions

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 MPI (147 KM) Selected Gasoline 147 KM 2019–2021
2.0 MPI (147 KM) i-CVT Selected Gasoline 147 KM 2019–2021
1.6 GDI (201 KM) DCT Selected Gasoline 201 KM 2019–2021

Selected engine version

2.0 MPI (147 KM)

Gasoline · 2019–2021

Engine power
147 KM
Torque
179 Nm
Engine displacement
1,999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Forte
Version
Forte III
Engine
2.0 MPI (147 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2019
End of production
2021
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
Nu/G4NH
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
97 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5.6 l
Power
147 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
179 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Minimum trunk capacity
433 l
Curb weight
1228-1234 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4641 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1572 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Approach angle
14.7 °
Departure angle
19.5 °
Turning circle
10.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
6.0J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 MPI (147 KM) i-CVT

Gasoline · 2019–2021

Engine power
147 KM
Torque
179 Nm
Engine displacement
1,999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Forte
Version
Forte III
Engine
2.0 MPI (147 KM) i-CVT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2019
End of production
2021
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.6-7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.7-5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.7-6.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
Nu/G4NH
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
97 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6.6 l
Power
147 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
179 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Minimum trunk capacity
433 l
Curb weight
1253-1317 kg
Gross weight
1720 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4641 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1549-1554 mm
Rear track
1557-1565 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Approach angle
14.7 °
Departure angle
19.5 °
Turning circle
10.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Type of automatic gearbox
i-CVT
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
205/55 R16; 225/45 R17
Rim size
6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 GDI (201 KM) DCT

Gasoline · 2019–2021

Engine power
201 KM
Torque
264 Nm
Engine displacement
1,591 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Forte
Version
Forte III
Engine
1.6 GDI (201 KM) DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2019
End of production
2021
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
GammaII/G4FJ
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1591 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.9 l
Power
201 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
264 Nm @ 1500-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Minimum trunk capacity
433 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4641 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1544 mm
Rear track
1560 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Approach angle
14.7 °
Departure angle
19.5 °
Turning circle
10.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
DCT
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
225/40 R18
Rim size
7.5J x 18
ABS
yes