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2016 Kia Forte
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2016 Kia Forte
MSRP $15,995 - $26,695
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $21,745 - $33,350
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Gas I4 Gas/Electric I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110
2.5L/150 1.8L/110 1.5L/91 2.0L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection MPI
Direct Injection
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6500 rpm 145 hp @ 6500 rpm
TBD hp 124 hp @ 5000 rpm 160 hp @ 5700 rpm 250 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
154 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 130 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
TBD ft-lb 129 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 2500-3000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2000-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic -inc: Active ECO 6-Speed Automatic -inc: Active ECO, Air Conditioning, Keyless Entry w/Panic Alarm 6-Speed Manual
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive Transmission, two-motor drive unit, automatic Transmission, 6-speed automatic Transmission, 8-speed automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
8.9 - 9.8 L/100 km
5.0 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.1 - 6.9 L/100 km
5.1 - 7.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.1 - 9.8 L/100 km
5.0 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
49.0 - 70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
991 - 993 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,067 - 1,069 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,461 - 1,486 mm
Rear Head Room
947 mm
953 mm
Rear Leg Room
912 mm
935 - 968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,394 mm
1,450 mm
Trunk Volume
422 L
328 - 462 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,738 - 2,830 mm
Length, Overall
4,559 mm
4,864 - 4,923 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,854 mm
Height, Overall
1,435 mm
1,463 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,272 - 1,318 kg
1,400 - 1,609 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
P215/60R16 P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
Rear Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
P215/60R16 P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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