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John Bedrow 

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Updated on January 6, 2025

2024 Kia Forte LX

The 2024 Kia Forte LX has a 2.0L Inline-4 and a CVT. It makes 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. Driver here can get past 0-60 mph in nearly 8.2 seconds. 

2024 Kia Forte LX 0-60 mph time

2024 Kia Forte LXS

The 2024 Kia Forte LXS has a naturally aspirated 2.0L Inline-4 engine with 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. In real testing, the Forte does 0-60 in 8.0 seconds.

2024 Kia Forte LXS 0-60 mph time

2024 Kia Forte GT-Line

The 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line gets power from 147 horsepower making a 2.0L Inline-4 engine mated to a CVT. With this arrangement, the driver was able to do 0-60 mph in 8.34 seconds.

2024 Kia Forte GT-Line 0-60 mph time 


2024 Kia Forte GT

The 2024 Kia Forte GT is the only trim with a 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 engine. It makes 201 horsepower and can be ordered with either a mechanical or automated manual transmission. With the former gearbox, the Car and Driver went from 0 to 60 in 6.7 seconds, and the driver here also achieved the same result.

2024 Kia Forte GT 0-60 mph time

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2024 Kia Forte LX

NA

8.2 seconds

2024 Kia Forte LXS

NA

8.0 seconds

2024 Kia Forte GT-Line

NA

8.34 seconds 

2024 Kia Forte GT

6.7 seconds CD

6.7 seconds

Kia Forte

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 2CVT8.1 sec123 mph
    		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6M7.7 sec123 mph
    		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6M7.9 sec123 mph
    		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 CVT8.1 sec123 mph
    		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6M8.1 sec120 mph
    		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6M8.1 sec120 mph

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare

    GT

    Ranked #1

    		1.6L 4cyl 6M6.7 sec13.6 sec132 mph

    GT

    Ranked #2

    		1.6L 4cyl 7AM7 sec13.9 sec132 mph

    GT-Line

    Ranked #3

    		2.0L 4cyl CVT8.1 sec16.4 sec123 mph

    LX

    Ranked #3

    		2.0L 4cyl FWD 2CVT8.1 sec16.4 sec123 mph

    LXS

    Ranked #3

    		2.0L 4cyl CVT8.1 sec16.4 sec123 mph

    Competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      		SourceCompare
      		8.1 sec16.4 sec123 mph
      		8.1 sec16.3 sec124 mph
      		8.1 sec16.2 sec114 mph
      2024 Mazda 3

      Ranked #2

      		8.5 sec16.8 sec122 mph

      Other Kia Cars

        Car Name
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        		SourceCompare
        		-6.5 sec128 mph
        2024 Kia K5

        Ranked #2

        		1.6L 4cyl 8A6.9 sec128 mph
        		3.5L 6cyl 8A7 sec118 mph
        		3.8L 6cyl 8A7.3 sec135 mph
        2024 Kia Soul

        Ranked #5

        		2.0L 4cyl 2CVT8 sec120 mph
        		electric DD8 sec115 mph

        At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.