Specs - 2010 Kia Forte Technical Specifications
| Brakes | EX | LX | SX |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | EX | LX | SX |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Engine | EX | LX | SX |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 156 @ 6200 | 156 @ 6200 | 173 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 144 @ 4300 | 144 @ 4300 | 168 @ 4000 |
| Exterior Dimensions | EX | LX | SX |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 178.3 | 178.3 | 178.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 104.3 | 104.3 | 104.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 |
| Fuel Tank | EX | LX | SX |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Steering | EX | LX | SX |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.77 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 33.8 | 33.8 | 35.4 |
| Suspension | EX | LX | SX |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | | | |
| Tires | EX | LX | SX |
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| Front Tire Size | P195/65R15 | P195/65R15 | P215/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65R15 | P195/65R15 | P215/45R17 |
| Transmission | EX | LX | SX |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Vehicle | EX | LX | SX |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 | 55.7 | 55.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 96.8 | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.7 | 54.7 | 54.7 |
| Weight Information | EX | LX | SX |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2707 | 2707 | 2853 |