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Kia Forte Weight by Year and Configuration

Weight for the Kia Forte changes with cab, bed, drivetrain, engine, and equipment. Recorded curb weight in this dataset is 2,707–3,079 lbs across 11 model years (2010–2022), with some years missing from this dataset. The figures are the configurations on file, not every factory build.

Quick weight overview

Kia Forte recorded specifications
Specification Value
Curb weight 2,707–3,079 lbs range
GVWR 3,638–3,968 lbs range
Payload Unavailable
Model years 2010–2022 (11 years on file)
Configurations 54 recorded

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Kia Forte weight by year

Newest model years first. Ranges cover the configurations on file for that year.
Year Curb weight GVWR Payload Details
2022 2,908–3,079 lbs range 3,792–3,968 lbs range Unavailable View
2021 2,707–2,989 lbs range 3,638–3,880 lbs range Unavailable View
2020 2,707–2,903 lbs range 3,638–3,792 lbs range Unavailable View
2019 2,707–2,903 lbs range 3,638–3,792 lbs range Unavailable View
2016 2,804–2,925 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2015 2,736–2,912 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2014 2,736–2,912 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2013 2,729–2,944 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2012 2,729–2,944 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2011 2,729–2,896 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2010 2,707–2,853 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View

Kia Forte curb weight history

Each mark is the lowest and highest recorded curb weight for that model year. A single point means those records match. Years without curb weight are omitted, and gaps are not connected.

3,108.762,677.242010: 2,707–2,853 lbs20102011: 2,729–2,896 lbs20112012: 2,729–2,944 lbs20122013: 2,729–2,944 lbs20132014: 2,736–2,912 lbs20142015: 2,736–2,912 lbs20152016: 2,804–2,925 lbs20162019: 2,707–2,903 lbs20192020: 2,707–2,903 lbs20202021: 2,707–2,989 lbs20212022: 2,908–3,079 lbs2022

  • 2022 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,908–3,079 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3,792–3,968 lbs range
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 5 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 15.30 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 14 gal
    5 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    FE 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,908 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    GT 4dr Sedan 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 3,079 lbs 3,968 lbs Unavailable
    GT 4dr Sedan 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 3,079 lbs 3,968 lbs Unavailable
    GT-Line 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,908 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    LXS 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,908 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable

  • 2021 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,707–2,989 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3,638–3,880 lbs range
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 7 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 15.30 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 14 gal
    7 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,908 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    FE 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,707 lbs 3,638 lbs Unavailable
    FE 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,707 lbs 3,638 lbs Unavailable
    GT 4dr Sedan 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 2,989 lbs 3,880 lbs Unavailable
    GT 4dr Sedan 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 2,989 lbs 3,880 lbs Unavailable
    GT-Line 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,908 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    LXS 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,908 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable

  • 2020 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,707–2,903 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3,638–3,792 lbs range
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 7 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 15.30 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 14 gal
    7 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,903 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    FE 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,707 lbs 3,638 lbs Unavailable
    FE 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,707 lbs 3,638 lbs Unavailable
    GT 4dr Sedan 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 2,762 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    GT 4dr Sedan 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 2,762 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    GT-Line 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,762 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    LXS 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,762 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable

  • 2019 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,707–2,903 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3,638–3,792 lbs range
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 4 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 15.30 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 14 gal
    4 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,903 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    FE 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,707 lbs 3,638 lbs Unavailable
    LXS 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,762 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable
    S 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,762 lbs 3,792 lbs Unavailable

  • 2016 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,804–2,925 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 5 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Fuel tank 13.20 gal
    5 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Hatchback 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,871 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    EX 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,844 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Hatchback 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,871 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,804 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Hatchback 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 2,925 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2015 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,736–2,912 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 4 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Fuel tank 13.20 gal
    4 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Hatchback 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,912 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    EX 4dr Sedan 2.0L I-4 front-wheel 2,837 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,736 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Hatchback 1.6L I-4 front-wheel 2,912 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2014 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,736–2,912 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 4 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Fuel tank 13.20 gal
    4 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,912 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    EX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,837 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,736 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,912 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2013 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,729–2,944 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 5 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Fuel tank 13.70 gal
    5 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,840 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    EX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,791 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,729 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,944 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,849 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2012 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,729–2,944 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 5 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Fuel tank 13.70 gal
    5 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,840 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    EX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,791 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,729 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,944 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,849 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2011 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,729–2,896 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 5 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Fuel tank 13.70 gal
    5 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,781 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,791 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,729 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,896 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,849 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2010 Kia Forte

    Curb weight 2,707–2,853 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 3 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,800 lbs
    Fuel tank 13.70 gal
    3 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    EX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,707 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,707 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    SX 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,853 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

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What the weight terms mean

Curb weight

Curb weight is the vehicle weight under the manufacturer measurement definition, without cargo or passengers.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

GVWR is the manufacturer maximum permitted loaded vehicle weight.

Payload

Payload is the rated capacity for occupants, cargo, and other loads. It depends on the exact configuration.

Towing capacity

Towing capacity is a trailer weight rating. It is not the same as payload.

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