2020 Kia Forte

Exterior

2020 Kia Forte Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width:
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 70.9 in
  • Length: 182.7 in
  • Height: 56.5 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2020 Forte has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2707 - 2903 lbs.

Interior

2020 Forte - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.2 inHip Room: 53 inHead Room: 38.8 inShoulder Room: 56.1 in
2020 Forte - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.7 inHip Room: 51.1 inHead Room: 37.5 inShoulder Room: 55.3 in
2020 Forte - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

15.3 ft3

2020 Forte seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Forte ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 15.3 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2020 Forte FE

2020 Forte LXS

2020 Forte EX

2020 Forte GT-Line

2020 Forte GT

Starging MSRP$17,890$19,290$22,090$20,490$23,090
Engine2.0 L/1222.0 L/1222.0 L/1222.0 L/1221.6 L/97
HP147 hp147 hp147 hp147 hp201 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
City29 - 31 MPG29 - 31 MPG29 - 31 MPG29 - 31 MPG27 MPG
Highway40 - 41 MPG40 - 41 MPG40 - 41 MPG40 - 41 MPG35 MPG
Combined33 - 35 MPG33 - 35 MPG33 - 35 MPG33 - 35 MPG30 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost$1,650 - $1,750$1,650 - $1,750$1,650 - $1,750$1,650 - $1,750$1,900

2020 Forte Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $2,170 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Forte has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 32.6 mpg.

Safety

2020 Kia Forte Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2020 Kia Forte Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2020 Kia Forte Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 31
  • Recalls: 0

2020 Forte Sedan has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed thirty-one complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals.

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Last updated on Sep 03, 2020 - 20:30:12 ET
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