2010 Kia Forte Koup
MSRP
$21,495
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Midsize
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
9.3
energuide estimate - hwy
6.2
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.4L/144
sae net horsepower @ rpm
173 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
168 @ 4000
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
52
wheelbase
104.3
length, overall
176.4
width, max w/o mirrors
69.5
height, overall
55.1
trunk volume
12.6
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3634
Passenger Volume
88.4
Base Curb Weight
2859-2976
Cruising Range - City
1314.48
Cruising Range - Hwy
1971.72
Fuel System
MPI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.27
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.93
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.70
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.59
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.06
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.34
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Coupled Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
McPherson Strut
Front Tire Size
P215/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/45R17
Spare Tire Size
Temporary
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Spare Wheel Size
Temporary
Front Wheel Material
Alluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
17.7
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.6
Front Leg Room
43.6
Front Shoulder Room
55.6
Front Hip Room
53.3
Second Head Room
35.3
Second Leg Room
33.9
Second Shoulder Room
52.4
Second Hip Room
51.6
Track Width, Front
60.7
Track Width, Rear
60.9
Min Ground Clearance
5.5
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The two-door Koup version is even more dramatic a change than the regular Forte sedan, but under the skin, the two are nearly identical. Power comes from either a 156-hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder or a 173-hp 2.4-litre version. The SX version is aimed at corner-carvers thanks to its tight handling, sticky tires and good brakes. The interior is similar to the Forte sedan, but the rear seat is obviously more cramped.


Pros

Good value, dramatic styling

Cons

Buzzy, unenthusiastic engines