2021 Kia Forte Sedan

2021 Forte

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Competition

$17,890 MSRP From
32.6 mpg AVG, Comb.
201 hp Max. Power
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Kia Forte is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2021 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,650 to $1,900, which over the course of five years will save you $2,250 in extra fuel spending. It has a 4-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

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

2021 Forte has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2707 - 3079 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.2 inHip Room: 53 inHead Room: 38.8 inShoulder Room: 56.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.7 inHip Room: 51.1 inHead Room: 37.5 inShoulder Room: 55.3 in

Trunk Volume

15.3 ft³

2021 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 two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and hips. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 15.3 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2021 Forte FE	2021 Forte LXS	2021 Forte GT-Line	2021 Forte EX	2021 Forte GT
Starging MSRP	$17,890	$19,390	$20,490	$23,090	$23,390
Engine	2.0 L/122	2.0 L/122	2.0 L/122	2.0 L/122	1.6 L/97
HP	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	201 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	29 - 31 MPG	29 - 31 MPG	29 - 31 MPG	29 - 31 MPG	27 MPG
Highway	40 - 41 MPG	40 - 41 MPG	40 - 41 MPG	40 - 41 MPG	35 MPG
Combined	33 - 35 MPG	33 - 35 MPG	33 - 35 MPG	33 - 35 MPG	30 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,650 - $1,750	$1,650 - $1,750	$1,650 - $1,750	$1,650 - $1,750	$1,900

2021 Forte Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $2,063 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Forte

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 36
Recalls: 2

2021 Forte Sedan has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is lower than the average among other competing models. However, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Pole. Customers have filed thirty-six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively low number.