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2013 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe Auto

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Compact Cars
25 (2012) mpg city / 34 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Coupe

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact Cars

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

90.7

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2799

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

25 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

34 (2012)

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/122

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

156 @ 6200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

144 @ 4300

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Torsion Beam

Front Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

13.7

Wheelbase (in):

104.3

Length, Overall (in):

176.4

Trunk Volume (ft³):

12.6

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

7 (2012)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

29 (2012)

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.80

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.38

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.77

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.19

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

6.3 (2012)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

6.3

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

13.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

33.9

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.0 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

38.7

Front Leg Room (in):

43.6

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.7

Front Hip Room (in):

53.3

Second Head Room (in):

35.3

Second Leg Room (in):

33.9

Second Shoulder Room (in):

52.4

Second Hip Room (in):

51.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

69.5

Height, Overall (in):

55.1

Track Width, Front (in):

61.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.5

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