2010 Kia Forte Specifications

Last Updated: Aug 5, 2011

The 2010 Kia Forte Specifications are listed below along with the specifications for Forte competitors the 2010 Toyota Corolla and the 2010 Honda Civic.


2010 Kia Forte


2010 Toyota Corolla


2010 Honda Civic

Engine

Base Engine 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline 4-Cylinder 1.8L 4-Cylinder
Top Engine 2.4L DOHC CVVT inline 4-Cylinder 2.4L 4-Cylinder
Displacement (cc) 1998 1798
Horsepower (hp) 156 @ 6200RPM 132 @ 6000RPM
Torque (ft/lbs) 144 @ 4300RPM 128 @ 4400RPM

Exterior Measurements

Wheelbase (in) 104.30 102.40
Length (in) 178.30 178.70
Height (in) 57.50 57.70
Width (in) 69.90 69.30
Curb Weight (lbs) 2707.00 2723.00

Interior Measurements

Front Headroom (in) 40.00 38.80
Rear Headroom (in) 37.80 37.20
Front Legroom (in) 43.30 41.70
Front Hiproom (in) 53.00 53.00
Rear Legroom 35.00 36.30
Rear Hiproom (in) 53.30 43.90
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.70 54.80
Rear Shoulder Room (in) 54.70 54.60
Seating Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 96.80 92.00
Cargo Volume (cu ft) 14.70 12.30

EPA Estimates

Base Eng Automatic: (City/Hwy/Combined) 27/36/30 26/34/29 //
Base Engine Manual: (City/Hwy/Combined) 25/34/28 26/35/30 //
Top Engine Automatic: (City/Hwy/Combined) 23/31/26 22/30/25 //
Top Engine Manual: (City/Hwy/Combined) 22/32/26 22/30/25 //
Fuel (gal) 13.70 13.20
Required Fuel

Regular

Regular

Safety

Antilock Brakes
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes
Depowered Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Head Airbag
Side Airbag
Child Safety Seats
Traction Control
Stability Control

Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA Ratings

Passenger 5 4
Driver 5 4
Side Impact Front 5 5
Side Impact Rear 3 4
Rollover Rating 4 4

IIHS Ratings

Frontal Offset Good Good
Side Impact Good Good
Roof Strength Good Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint Good Good