With its sporty and timeless silhouette, the Kia Forte has seduced thousands of buyers since it was launched back in 2010. If you are shopping for a used Forte, you will be spoilt for choice, with so many model-years available!
To help you figure out which is best for you, Kia Chambly has pulled out technical specifications for the Kia Forte, for every year from 2011 to 2021. Happy shopping!
2021 Kia Forte specs
For 2021, Kia added a second GT version to both its sedan and Forte 5. Both still had two available engines, coupled with a manual or CVT transmission.
Forte 5
|
EX |
GT |
GT Limited |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 147 hp |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 hp |
Transmissions |
CVT |
6- speed manual or 7- speed automatic |
7- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.0/6.0 L /100 km |
9.9/7.6 L/100 km (m)
8.9/6.9 L/100 km (a)
|
8.9/6.9 L/100 km |
Cargo Space |
741 L |
Towing Capacity |
No |
Forte sedan
|
LX |
EX |
EX+ |
EX Premium |
GT |
GT Limited |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 147 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
Manual or CVT |
CVT |
7- Speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
8.6/6.4 L/100 km (m)
7.8/5.9 L/100 km (CVT)
|
7.8/5.9 L/100 km |
8.7/6.6 L/100 km |
Cargo Space |
434 L |
Towing Capacity |
No |
When it comes to the competition, if you are wondering what these numbers really mean in practical terms, check out our blog comparing the 2021 Kia Forte and the 2021 Toyota Corolla!
2020 Kia Forte specs
The Kia Forte5 also had the opportunity for a makeover and increased cargo space. The 6- speed automatic transmission was replaced with a CVT transmission and 2 different engines are offered.
Kia Forte 5
|
EX |
GT |
GT Limited |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 147 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
CVT |
Fuel consumption |
8.0/6.0 L/100 km |
8.9/6.9 L/100 km |
Cargo Space |
741 L |
Towing Capacity |
No |
Kia Forte sedan
|
LX |
EX |
EX+ |
EX Premium |
EX Limited |
GT |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 147 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. 201 hp |
Transmissions |
manual or CVT |
CVT |
7- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
8.6/6.4 L/100 km (m)
7.9/5.9 L/100 km (a)
|
7.9/5.9 L/100 km |
8.7/6.6 L/100 km |
Cargo |
433 L |
Towing |
No |
2019 Kia Forte specs
No changes when it comes to the Forte5, but the sedan has a makeover and added cargo space. Engines for both models remain the same.
Forte 5
|
LX+ |
EX |
EX Luxury |
SX |
Engines |
4 cyl. 2,0 L 164 horsepower |
4 cyl. 1,6 T 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed automatic |
7- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumptions |
9.8/7.3 L/100 km (m)
9.4/7.0 L/100 km (a)
|
9.4/7.0 L/100 km |
9.4/7.9 L/100 km |
Cargo |
657 L |
Towing |
No |
Forte sedan
|
LX |
EX |
EX+ |
EX Premium |
EX Limited |
Engine |
2.0 L 4- cylinder 147 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
8.6/6.4 L/100 km (m)
7.7/5.9 L/100 km (a)
|
7.7/5.9 L/100 km |
Cargo |
433 L |
Towing |
No |
2018 Kia Forte specs
This new model-year says goodbye to the Koup version, giving the stage to sedans and hatchback models. Three engines are still on the menu.
Kia Forte 5
|
LX+ |
EX |
EX Luxury |
SX |
Engines |
2.0 L 4 cyl. 164 horsepower |
1.6 L 4 cyl. T 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed automatic |
7- speed automatic |
Feul Consumption |
9.8/7.3 L/100 km (m)
9.4/7.0 L/100 km (a)
|
9.4/7.0 L/100 km |
9.4/7.9 L/100 km |
Cargo |
657 L |
Towing |
No |
Kia Forte sedan
|
LX |
LX+ |
EX |
EX+ |
EX Luxury |
SX |
Engine |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 147 horsepower |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 164 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
9.4/6.8 L/100 km (m)
8.0/6.1 L/100 km (a)
|
8.0/6.1 L/100 km |
9.4/7.0 L/100 km |
Cargo |
422 L |
Towing |
No |
2017 Kia Forte specs
A new engine for the sedan, a new 7- speed automatic transmission for the SX models and new safety features: those are the main improvements on the 2017 Kia Forte version.
|
LX+ |
EX |
EX Luxury |
SX |
|
2.0 L 4- cyl. 147 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
7- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
9.8/7.3 L/100 km (m)
9.7/7.0 L/100 km (a)
|
9.7/7.0 L/100 km |
9.4/7.9 L/100 km |
Cargo |
657 L |
Towing |
No |
4- door Kia Forte sedan
|
LX |
LX+ |
EX |
EX+ |
EX Luxury |
SX |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 147 horsepower |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
9.4/6.8 L/100 km (m)
7.9/6.3 L/100 km (a)
|
7.9/6.3 L/100 km |
9.4/7.0 L/100 km |
Cargo |
422 L |
Towing |
No |
Kia Forte Koup
|
EX manual |
EX automatic |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
9.9/7.6 L/100 km |
9.6/7.3 L/100 km |
9.6/7.4 L/100 km |
Cargo |
377 L |
Towing |
No |
2016 Kia Forte specs
Very little changes have been made between the 2015 and 2016 models, and mechanical specs remain the same. The only significant change was an added version to the sedan.
Forte 5
|
LX+ |
EX |
SX |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
9.7/6.9 L/100 km (m)
9.5/7.2 L/100 km (a)
|
9.5/7.2 L/100 km |
11.1/8.2 L/100 km (m)
11.1/8.0 L/100 km (a)
|
11.1/8.0 L/100 km |
Cargo |
657 L |
Towing |
No |
4- door Forte sedan
|
LX |
LX+ |
EX |
EX SE |
SX |
Engines |
1.8 L 4- cyl. 145 horsepower |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
9.3/6.3 L/100 km (m)
8.8/6.1 L/100 km (a)
|
8.8/6.1 L/100 km |
9.8/6.9 L/100 km (m)
9.7/6.7 L/100 km (a)
|
9.7/6.7 L/100 km |
Cargo |
422 L |
Towing |
No |
Forte Koup
|
EX |
SX |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 hp |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 hp |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
10.0/7.4 L/100 km (m)
9.7/7.1 L/100 km (a)
|
10.8/8.1 L/100 km (m)
10.6/7.8 L/100 km (a)
|
10.6/7.8 L/100 km |
Cargo |
377 L |
Towing |
No |
2015 Kia Forte specs
For 2015, 3 engines are available, that range between 145 and 201 horsepower. We can still find 2-, 4- and 5- door versions.
Forte 5
|
LX+ |
EX |
SX |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
9.7/6.9 L/100 km (m)
9.5/7.2 L/100 km (a)
|
9.5/7.2 L/100 km |
11.1/8.2 L/100 km (m)
11.1/8.0 L/100 km (a)
|
11.1/8.0 L/100 km |
Cargo |
657 L |
Towing |
No |
4- door Forte sedan
|
LX |
LX+ |
EX |
SX |
Engines |
1.8 L 4- cyl. 145 horsepower |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
9.3/6.3 L/100 km (m)
8.8/6.1 L/100 km (a)
|
8.8/6.1 L/100 km |
9.8/6.9 L/100 km (m)
9.7/6.7 L/100 km (a)
|
9.7/6.7 L/100 km |
Cargo |
422 L |
Towing |
No |
Forte Koup
|
EX |
SX |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 hp |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 hp |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
10.0/7.4 L/100 km (m)
9.7/7.1 L/100 km (a)
|
10.8/8.1 L/100 km (m)
10.6/7.8 L/100 km (a)
|
10.6/7.8 L/100 km |
Cargo |
377 L |
Towing |
No |
2014 Kia Forte specs
2014 brought a redesigned silhouette to the Forte as well as several new features and technologies. Moreover, all versions benefit from added power, now ranging between 173 and 201 horsepower. Cargo space is also augmented.
Forte 5
|
LX+ |
EX |
SX |
SX Premium |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel Consumption |
8.5/5.8 L/100 km (m)
8.6/5.8 L/100 km (a)
|
8.6/5.8 L/100 km (a) |
9.7/6.9 L/100 km (m)
9.7/6.7 L/100 km (a)
|
9.7/6.9 L/100 km |
Cargo |
657 L |
Towing |
No |
4- door Forte sedan
|
LX |
LX+ |
EX |
SE |
SX |
Engine |
2.0 L 4- cylinder 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.0/5.3 L/100 km (m)
8.3/5.5 L/100 km (a)
|
8.3/5.5 L/100 km (a) |
8.4/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.5/5.5 L/100 km (a)
|
8.3/5.5 L/100 km |
8.5/5.5 L/100 km |
Cargo |
422 L |
Towing |
No |
Kia Forte Koup
|
EX |
SX |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 hp |
1.6 L 4- cyl. turbo 201 hp |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
9.0/6.1 L/100 km (m)
8.9/6.0 L/100 km (a)
|
9.4/6.8 L/100 km (m)
9.3/6.6 L/100 km (a)
|
9.3/6.6 L/100 km |
Cargo |
377 L |
Towing |
No |
2013 Kia Forte specs
In 2013, the Forte comes in 3 versions: 4- door sedan, hatchback and Koup (the 2- door coupe).
5- door Forte
|
LX |
EX |
LX Plus |
SX |
SX luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 horsepower |
2.4 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.5 L/100 km (a)
|
8.0/5.5 L/100 km |
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (m)
9.0/6.2 L/100 km (a)
|
9.0/6.2 L/100 km |
Cargo |
549 L |
Towing |
No |
4- door Forte
|
LX |
EX |
LX Plus |
SX |
SX luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 horsepower |
2.4 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.5 L/100 km (a)
|
8.0/5.5 L/100 km |
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (m)
9.0/6.2 L/100 km (a)
|
9.0/6.2 L/100 km |
Cargo |
416 L |
Towing |
No |
2- door Forte Koup
|
EX |
SX |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 hp |
2.4 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.3/6.0 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.7 L/100 km (a)
|
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (m)
9.0/6.4 L/100 km (a)
|
Cargo |
357 L |
Towing |
No |
2012 Kia Forte specs
Very little changes were made compare to the previous model, whether it was in terms of design or equipment. Engines also remain de same.
5- door Forte
|
LX |
EX |
LX Plus |
SX |
SX luxury |
Engines |
2.0 l 4- cyl. 156 horsepower |
2.4 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.5 L/100 km (a)
|
8.0/5.5 L/100 km |
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (m)
9.0/6.2 L/100 km (a)
|
9.0/6.2 L/100 km |
Cargo |
549 L |
Towing |
No |
4- door Forte
|
LX |
EX |
LX Plus |
SX |
SX luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 horsepower |
2.4 L 4 cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.5 L/100 km (a)
|
8.0/5.5 L/100 km |
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (m)
9.0/6.2 L/100 km (a)
|
9.0/6.2 L/100 km |
Cargo |
416 L |
Towing |
No |
2- door Forte Koup
|
EX |
SX |
SX Luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 hp |
2.4 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.1/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.5 L/100 km (a)
|
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (m)
9.0/6.2 L/100 km (a)
|
Cargo |
357 L |
Towing |
No |
2011 Kia Forte specs
Available in 2-, 4- or 5- door versions, the 2011 Forte is a fuel economy champion! Thanks to the numerous available models, there is sure to be one for everyone.
5- door Forte hatchback
|
LX |
EX |
LX Plus |
SX |
SX luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 horsepower |
2.4 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmission |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.2/5.7 L/100 km (manual)
8.0/5.6 L/100 km (automatic)
|
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (manual)
8.9/6.2 L/100 km (automatic)
|
Cargo |
549 L |
Towing |
No |
4- door Forte
|
LX |
EX |
LX Plus |
SX |
SX luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 horsepower |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 173 horsepower |
Transmission |
6- speed manual or automatic |
6- speed manual |
6- speed automatic |
6- speed manual or automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.2/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.6 L/100 km (a)
|
8.2/5.7 L/100 km |
8.0/5.6 L/100 km |
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (m)
8.9/6.2 L/100 km (a)
|
Cargo |
416 L |
Towing |
No |
2- door Forte Koup
|
EX |
SX |
SX luxury |
Engines |
2.0 L 4- cyl. 156 hp |
2.4 L 4- cyl. 173 hp |
Transmissions |
6- speed manual or automatic |
Fuel consumption |
8.2/5.7 L/100 km (m)
8.0/5.6 L/100 km (a)
|
9.2/6.2 L/100 km (manual)
8.9/6.2 L/100 km (automatic)
|
Cargo |
357 L |
Towing |
No |