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Decode your Kia Forte 5 Door VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (2010–2016). No registration.

2010–2016 10 variants Hatchback Petrol
Kia Forte 5 Door
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Kia Forte 5 Door specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Forte 5 Door variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6 T-GDI 6MT (201 HP) 2016 Petrol 1.6 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6 T-GDI 7AT (201 HP) 2016 Petrol 1.6 L 201 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
2.0 6AT (164 HP) 2016 Petrol 2.0 L 164 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0 6MT (160 HP) 2016 Petrol 2.0 L 160 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L GDI 6AT FWD (201 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.6 L 198 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L GDI 6MT FWD (201 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.6 L 198 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L DOHC 6AT FWD (173 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 173 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L DOHC 6MT FWD (173 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 173 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.4L DOHC 6AT FWD (173 HP) 2010–2012 Petrol 2.4 L 170 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L DOHC 6AT FWD (156 HP) 2010–2012 Petrol 2.0 L 154 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —

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Other Forte 5 Door generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Kia Forte 5 Door VIN FAQ

What does a Kia Forte 5 Door VIN tell you?+
A Kia Forte 5 Door VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Kia Forte 5 Door?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Kia Forte 5 Door made?+
Our database covers the Kia Forte 5 Door for model years 2010–2016, across 10 variants.
Is the Kia Forte 5 Door VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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