2024 Kia Forte 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.6s
- GT Manual FWD, 201 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 67 of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 71 of 80 sedans (2024).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Manual FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 195 lb-ft | 2,989 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.6 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | FWD | $25,390 |
| GT FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,012 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 6.7 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $24,690 |
| GT DCT FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,079 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | N/A | FWD | $24,690 |
| LX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,769 lb | 106 | 18.8 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $19,990 |
| LXS FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,769 lb | 106 | 18.8 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $20,490 |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,769 lb | 106 | 18.8 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $22,490 |
| LX IVT FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,908 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $19,990 |
| LXS IVT FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,908 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $20,490 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,908 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $22,490 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 147 hp | LX FWD | $19,990 | Base | $1,129 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 3 | 201 hp | GT DCT FWD | $24,690 | +$4,700 | $1,280 | +$151 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 6 of 8 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 6 | LX IVT FWD | $19,990 | 8.0 s |
| 6-speed manual | 1 | GT Manual FWD | $25,390 | 6.6 s |
| 7-speed DCT | 1 | GT FWD | $24,690 | 6.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX IVT FWD: 147 hp, 34 mpg, $19,990. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $22,010 | 7.5 s |
Forte by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Kia Forte: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Kia Forte.
| Measure | 2024 Kia Forte | 2024 Kia Forte5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT Manual FWD | Forte GT FWD |
| 0-60 | 6.6 s | 6.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Curb weight | 2,989 lb | 3,012 lb |
| hp per ton | 134 | 133 |
| lb per hp | 14.9 | 15.0 |
| MSRP | $25,390 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree