2016 Kia Forte
2 trims · 3 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$15,990 – $19,990
Key specifications
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on LX
Total price (LX MSRP)
$15,990
Typical monthly
$317/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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LX
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,990 – $17,700
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/37
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.9
- Max towing
- —
EX
- MSRP
- $19,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/35
- Horsepower
- 173 hp
- Torque
- 154 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | LX2 configurations | EX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $15,990 – $17,700 | $19,990 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/37 | 24/35 |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | 173 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft | 154 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- LXgasEXgas
- Fuel type
- LXregular unleadedEXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- LXI4EXI4
- Displacement
- LX1.8 LEX2 L
- Horsepower
- LX145 hpEX173 hp
- Torque
- LX130 lb-ftEX154 lb-ft
- Transmission
- LX6-speed manualEX6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- LXfront wheel driveEXfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- LXSedanEXSedan
- Doors
- LX4EX4
- Seating
- LX5EX5
- Length
- LX179.5 inEX179.5 in
- Width
- LX70.1 inEX70.1 in
- Height
- LX56.3 inEX56.3 in
- Wheelbase
- LX106.3 inEX106.3 in
- Ground clearance
- LX5.3 inEX5.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- LX14.9 cu ftEX14.9 cu ft
- Max payload
- LX1,032 lbsEX996 lbs
- Curb weight
- LX2,804 lbsEX2,906 lbs
- Fuel tank
- LX13.2 galEX13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- LX30EX28
- City MPG
- LX25EX24
- Highway MPG
- LX37EX35
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | 173 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft | 154 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 179.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft |
| Max payload | 1,032 lbs | 996 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,804 lbs | 2,906 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 30 | 28 |
| City MPG | 25 | 24 |
| Highway MPG | 37 | 35 |