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Kia Forte Koup

General information

ModelKia Forte Koup
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (33.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max torque195.00 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 143.8 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2888 litres (763 gallons)
Optional cargo space570 litres (151 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 279 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 262 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionCoil springs.
Rear suspensionCoil springs.

Dimensions and weight

Weight1531 kg (3,375.3 pounds)
Towing weight450 kg (992.1 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD16635
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