All Kia modelsKia Forte: generations and engines
The Kia Forte has been built since 2017 in 4 generations, with 11 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years2017–present
Generations4
Engine versions11
Power147–201 hp
Body stylesSedan, Hatchback
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Kia Forte generations
- 2017–2018
Kia Forte II (facelift 2017)
Engines below - 2017–2018
Kia Forte5 II (facelift 2017)
Engines below - 2019–present
- 2019–present
Kia Forte5 III
Engines below
Specs
Kia Forte engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Kia Forte II (facelift 2017)2017–2018 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (147 hp) | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 (147 hp) Automatic | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 GDI (164 hp) Automatic | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 164 hp (121 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) |
Kia Forte5 II (facelift 2017)2017–2018 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 GDI (201 hp) Automatic | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 201 hp (148 kW) | 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 GDI (164 hp) | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 164 hp (121 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 GDI (164 hp) Automatic | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 164 hp (121 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) |
Kia Forte5 III2019–present · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Gamma Turbo GDI (201 hp) DCT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 201 hp (148 kW) | 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 MPI (147 hp) IVT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) |
Before you buy
Check a used Kia Forte
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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