Kia Forte 2008 - 2012 (1 generation), Hatchback, 2.0 MT (158 h.p.)

Bodywork
- Number of seater: 4
- Body type: Hatchback
- Ground clearance: 150 mm
- Wheelbase: 2650 mm
- Height: 1460 mm
- Max trunk capacity: 385 litre
- Width: 1775 mm
- Rear track: 1557 mm
- Length: 4340 mm
- Curb weight: 1261 kg
- Front track: 1564 mm
Engine
- Engine type: Gasoline
- Injection type: Multi-point fuel injection
- Cylinder layout: Inline
- Cylinder bore: 86 mm
- Max power at RPM: to 6 200 RPM
- Capacity: 1998 cm3
- Maximum torque: 195 N*m
- Engine power: 158 bhp
Gearbox and handling
- Drive wheels: Front wheel drive
- Gearbox type: Manual
- Number of gear: 6
- Turning circle: 10.33 m
Operating characteristics
- Fuel: 95
- Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 6.9 litre
- Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 9.4 litre
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 8.8 second
- Fuel tank capacity: 52 litre
- Max speed: 212 km/h
- Cruising range: from 550 to 750 km
Suspension and brakes
- Front brakes: ventilated disc
- Rear brakes: Disc
- Back suspension: Semi dependent, Torsion beam
- Front suspension: Independent, MacPherson Struts, spring, Stabilizer bar

Bodywork