Specifications: Kia Forte I (TD) 2.4 (173 Hp) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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Kia Forte I (TD) 2.4 (173 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Kia
Model Forte
Generation Forte I (TD)
Modification (Engine) 2.4 (173 Hp)
Start of production 2009 year
End of production 2012 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (EPA) 10.7 l/100 km
21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (EPA) 7.4 l/100 km
31.79 US mpg
38.17 UK mpg
13.51 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission standard ULEV
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 133.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 173 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 73.3 Hp/l
Torque 228 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
168.16 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code Theta II / G4KE
Engine displacement 2359 cm3
143.96 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 88 mm
3.46 in.
Piston Stroke 97 mm
3.82 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
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
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1294 kg
2852.78 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 416 l
14.69 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 52 l
13.74 US gal | 11.44 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4530 mm
178.35 in.
Width 1775 mm
69.88 in.
Height 1460 mm
57.48 in.
Wheelbase 2650 mm
104.33 in.
Front track 1539 mm
60.59 in.
Rear (Back) track 1546 mm
60.87 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 150 mm
5.91 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
35.43 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring, Torsion
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 300 mm
Rear brakes Disc, 262 mm
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

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