2016 Kia Forte Sedan

2016 Kia Forte Sedan EX / LX

Offers

2016 Kia Forte Sedan Lease Offer Trend (Manufacturer Survey) $140$142.5$145$147.5$150 2016 Kia Forte LX 1.8L Automatic/T May 01 2017Jul 10 2017 Source: Data collected and compiled by Vehie.com

There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2016 Kia Forte LX 1.8L Automatic/T has been offered for $149 before.

Exterior

2016 Kia Forte Sedan Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 70.1 in
  • Length: 179.5 in
  • Height: 56.3 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2016 Forte Sedan has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 2804 - 2906 lbs.

Interior

2016 Forte Sedan - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.2 inHip Room: 53.8 inHead Room: 39.1 inShoulder Room: 56.1 in
2016 Forte Sedan - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.9 inHip Room: 53.1 inHead Room: 37.3 inShoulder Room: 54.9 in
2016 Forte Sedan - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

14.9 ft3

2016 Forte Sedan seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Forte Sedan ia a class-leader on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and hips. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 14.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2016 Forte LX

2016 Forte EX

Configuration
  • 1.8 L, Man, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP$15,990$19,990
Engine1.8L Inline-42.0L Inline-4
HP145 hp173 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
City25 MPG24 MPG
Highway36 MPG35 MPG
Combined29 MPG28 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost$1,950$2,050

2016 Forte Sedan comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $1,288 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Forte Sedan

Safety

2016 Kia Forte Sedan Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2016 Kia Forte Sedan Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2016 Kia Forte Sedan Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 99
  • Recalls: 1

2016 Forte Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed ninety-nine complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively low number.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 15:00:17 ET
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