2019 Kia Forte LX MT
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2018 Kia Forte EX

2019 Kia Forte  LX MT

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2018 Kia Forte  EX
2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX Difference
Name LX MT EX
Price $ 16,495 $ 21,995
Body Sedan Sedan
Doors 4 Doors 4 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Power 147 hp @ 6200 rpm 164 hp @ 6200 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats 5 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
Cargo Space 421.0 L 421.0 L 0 (0%)
Maximum Cargo Space 421.0 L 421.0 L 0 (0%)
Wheel Type 15-inch steel wheels with covers 16-inch alloy wheels
Series Forte III
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 147 HP 164 HP 17 (12%)
Torque 160 N.m 179 N.m 19 (12%)
Top Speed 194 km/h 201 km/h 7 (4%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 9.4 s 8.9 s 0.5 (5%)
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 7.9 L/100km 7.9 L/100km 0 (0%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 6.3 L/100km 6.3 L/100km 0 (0%)
Gear Type auto auto
Weight 1,328 KG 1,374 KG
Brand Kia Kia
Model Forte Forte
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 16.9 s 16.4 s 0.5 (3%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 136.5 km/h 139.8 km/h 3.36 (2%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 28.0 s 27.3 s 0.7 (2%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 153.6 km/h 157.4 km/h 3.84 (2%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

Forte III vs Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
AM/FM stereo radioYesYes
Air ConditionningAir conditioningDual-zone automatic climate control
Air Conditionning (Option)Air conditioningAir conditioning
AntennaGlass-imprinted antennaGlass-imprinted antenna
Audio Audio StorageExternal digital memory controlExternal digital memory control
Audio Display Audio (Option)7-inch display audio7-inch display audio
Audio Monitor8-inch display audio7-inch display audio
Audio VolumeSpeed sensitive volumeSpeed sensitive volume
Auxiliary input jackAuxiliary portAuxiliary port
Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyBluetooth hands-free cell phone connectivityBluetooth hands-free cell phone connectivity
Cellular PhoneApple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationApple Carplay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Cellular Phone (Option)Android Auto smartphone integrationAndroid Auto smartphone integration
Courtesy Dome LightCourtesy lights with fade-outCourtesy lights with fade-out
Cruise ControlYesSteering wheel-mounted cruise control
Cruise Control (Option)Steering wheel-mounted cruise controlSteering wheel-mounted cruise control
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side vanity mirrorIlluminated driver-side vanity mirror
Driver Vanity Mirror (Option)Illuminated vanity mirrorsIlluminated vanity mirrors
Engine Block Heater (Option)Block heaterBlock heater
Front WipersVariable intermittent wipersVariable intermittent wipers
Heated Steering WheelHeated steering wheelHeated steering wheel
Interior Air FilterCabin air filterCabin air filter
MP3 CapabilityYesYes
Number of Speakers4 speakers6-speakers
Number of Speakers (Option)6 speakers6 speakers
Passenger Vanity MirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirrorIlluminated front passenger-side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksYesYes
Power Outlet2 12-volt power outlets2 12-volt power outlets
Power WindowsPower windows with express down driver windowPower windows with express up/down front windows
Power Windows (Option)Express up/down front windowsObstacle-detecting front windows
Reading LightFront map lightsFront map lights
Rear View MirrorDay/night rear view mirrorAuto-dimming rearview mirror
Remote Audio ControlsSteering wheel mounted audio controlsSteering wheel mounted audio controls
Remote Keyless Entry (Option)Remote keyless entry with panic alarmRemote keyless entry with panic alarm
Single CDCD playerCD player
Sirius XM satellite radioYesYes
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel
USB ConnectorUSB audio input and charging portUSB imput port
Wiper Defroster (Option)Windshield wiper de-icerWindshield wiper de-icer

Dimensions

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
Cargo Capacity421 L421 L
Curb Weight1328 kg1374 kg
Front Headroom992 mm992 mm
Front Legroom1073 mm1073 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L50 L
Gross Vehicle Weight1740 kg1770 kg
Height1430 mm1430 mm
Length4560 mm4560 mm
Rear Headroom948 mm948 mm
Rear Legroom914 mm914 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm2700 mm
Width1780 mm1780 mm

Exterior Details

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
Automatic Headlights (Option)YesYes
Bumper ColourBody-color bumpersBody-color bumpers
Door HandlesBody-color door handlesChrome door handles
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color exterior mirrorsBody-color exterior mirrors
Front Fog Lights (Option)Fog lampsFog lamps
GrilleBlack grille with chrome trimBlack grille with chrome trim
Headlight TypeHalogen headlightsHalogen headlights
Headlights Auto OffDelay-off headlightsDelay-off headlights
Headlights Daytime Running LightsDaytime running lightsDaytime running lights
Heated Exterior MirrorsHeated outside mirrorsHeated outside mirrors
MudguardFront and rear splash guardsFront and rear splash guards
Power Exterior MirrorsYesYes
Rear Window DefrosterYesYes
Tinted GlassTinted windowsTinted windows

Interior Details

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
ClockDigital clockDigital clock
Driver Info Center (Option)LCD instrument clusterLCD instrument cluster
Floor ConsoleFront console dual cup holders with sliding coverFront console dual cup holders with sliding cover
Floor CoveringCarpet floor coveringCarpet floor covering
Floor MatsYesYes
Folding Rear Seats60/40 rear split folding bench60/40 rear split folding bench
Front Center ArmrestCentre armrestCentre armrest
Front Seats Driver HeightHeight adjustable driver seatHeight adjustable driver seat
Front Seats Front Seat TypeFront bucket seatsFront bucket seats
Front Seats HeatedHeated front seatsHeated front seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Glove Box (Option)Glove box illuminationGlove box illumination
HeadlinerCloth headlinerCloth headliner
Instrumentation TypeAnalog instrumentationLCD instrument cluster
Low Fuel WarningYesYes
Maintenance Interval ReminderMaintenance reminder systemMaintenance reminder system
Number of Cup Holders4 cupholders4 cupholders
Outside Temperature GaugeOutside temperature displayOutside temperature display
Overhead ConsoleMini overhead console with storageMini overhead console with storage
Rear Center ArmrestRear-seat center armrestRear-seat center armrest
Rear Seat TypeRear bench seatRear bench seat
Seat TrimCloth seatsPremium cloth seats
Shifter Knob TrimLeather-wrapped shift knobLeather-wrapped shift knob
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel
TachometerYesYes
Trip ComputerYesYes
Water Temperature GaugeEngine temperature displayEngine temperature display

Mechanical

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability ControlYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode

Overview

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
BodySedanSedan
Doors44
Engine2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption7.9 (Automatic City)6.3 (Automatic Highway)9.4 (Manual City)6.8 (Manual Highway)7.9 (Automatic City)6.3 (Automatic Highway)9.4 (Manual City)6.8 (Manual Highway)
Power147 hp @ 6200 rpm164 hp @ 6200 rpm
Seats55
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper100000/km, 60/Months Emissions130000/km, 96/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance100000/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/MonthsBumper-to-Bumper100000/km, 60/Months Emissions130000/km, 96/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance100000/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

Safety

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
Anti-Lock Brakes4-wheel ABS4-wheel ABS
Brake AssistBrake assistBrake assist
Brake Type4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
Child Seat AnchorLATCH child seat anchorsLATCH child seat anchors
Child-proof LocksRear child safety door locksRear child safety door locks
Cut Off SystemImpact sensing auto door unlockImpact sensing auto door unlock
Driver AirbagDirver-side front airbagDirver-side front airbag
Front Seat BeltsRegularRegular
Hill Start AssistHill start assistHill start assist
Passenger AirbagPassenger-side front airbagPassenger-side front airbag
Rear View CameraRearview cameraRear view camera
Roof Side CurtainFront side curtain airbagsFront side curtain airbags
Side AirbagFront side airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2019 Kia Forte LX MT 2018 Kia Forte EX
Drive Selection (Option)Drive mode select (Eco/Sport/Normal)Drive mode select (Eco/Sport/Normal)
Front Anti-Roll BarFront stabilizer barFront stabilizer bar
Front SuspensionFront independant suspensionFront independant suspension
Front TiresP195/65R15 tiresP205/55 R16 tires
Power SteeringElectric-assist power rack-and-pinion steeringElectric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear SuspensionTorsion bar rear suspensionTorsion bar rear suspension
Spare TireTire mobility kitTire mobility kit
Wheel Type15-inch steel wheels with covers16-inch alloy wheels

2019 Kia Forte LX MT

The 2019 Kia Forte LX MT is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 147 hp @ 6200 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2019 Kia Forte LX MT has cargo capacity of 421 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1328 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2019 Kia Forte LX MT has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Rearview camera. Safety features also include Dirver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independant suspension while the rear suspension is Torsion bar rear suspension. The car also features a It has 15-inch steel wheels with covers as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 160 N.m of torque and a top speed of 194 km/h. The 2019 Kia Forte LX MT accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.9 L/100km in the city and 6.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 16,495

2018 Kia Forte EX

The 2018 Kia Forte EX is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 164 hp @ 6200 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2018 Kia Forte EX has cargo capacity of 421 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1374 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2018 Kia Forte EX has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Rearview camera. Safety features also include Dirver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independant suspension while the rear suspension is Torsion bar rear suspension. The car also features a It has 16-inch alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 179 N.m of torque and a top speed of 201 km/h. The 2018 Kia Forte EX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.9 L/100km in the city and 6.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 21,995


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