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Kia Forte I (TD) 2.4 (173 Hp) Automatic 6-speed
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Kia Forte:
The Kia Forte , known as the K3 in Asia, the Forte K3 or Shuma in China and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia, is a compact car manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia from mid-2008 until 2024, replacing the Kia Spectra. Throughout its production, it was available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback variants. It was not sold in Europe, which got the similarly sized Kia Ceed....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (TD) Overview:
Kia Forte (I (TD)). With 228 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.2 l/100km). With a weight of 1315 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.4 (173 Hp) Automatic 6-speed Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This top-tier engine offers strong acceleration and confident highway cruising, making it the most dynamic choice in the Forte lineup. The 6-speed automatic transmission provides smooth shifts and optimizes power delivery.
Fuel Economy
While not the most frugal, the 6-speed automatic helps manage the 2.4L engine's fuel consumption reasonably well for its power output, offering a good balance between performance and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong value proposition
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Good fuel economy (especially 2.0L manual)
- • Available powerful 2.4L engine
- • Modern styling for its time
Cons:
- • Some interior materials feel cheap
- • Road noise can be noticeable
- • Older automatic transmissions (4-speed, 5-speed) are less refined
- • Steering feel can be vague
- • Limited advanced safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Koup: 2009 - 2013).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Forte |
| Generation: | I (TD) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 (173 Hp) Automatic 6-speed |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 173 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 73.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 228 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Theta II / G4KE [Same engine] More details about the engine Theta II / G4KE |
| Engine displacement: | 2359 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, CVVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 97 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | ULEV |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 173.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1315 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 416 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4530 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [60mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1539 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1546 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 300 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 262 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring, Torsion |
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