Kia Forte LXS performance summary
The 2026 Kia Forte LXS makes 147 hp and 179 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 9.2s, about 8.6s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 16.78s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 22% of the cars in our database, with more power than 19% of them and a higher top speed than 27%. That works out to roughly 129 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Kia Forte LXS ranks against 1,483 cars
Kia Forte LXS vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte LXS | 147 | 9.2s | 190 km/h | 16.78s |
| Kia Forte FE | 147 | 9.2s | 190 km/h | 16.78s |
| Kia Forte EX Premium | 147 | 9.2s | 190 km/h | 16.78s |
| Kia Forte Limited Edition | 147 | 9.2s | 190 km/h | 16.78s |
| Kia Seltos LX | 146 | 9.2s | 190 km/h | 16.78s |
| Nissan Qashqai Tekna | 158 | 9.2s | 190 km/h | 16.78s |
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Kia Forte LXS FAQ
What is the Kia Forte LXS 0-60 mph time?
The Kia Forte LXS does 0-60 mph in about 8.6s, based on its 9.2s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Kia Forte LXS?
The listed top speed is 118 mph, or 190 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Kia Forte LXS have?
The Kia Forte LXS is listed at 147 hp with 179 Nm of torque.
What is the Kia Forte LXS quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Kia Forte LXS quarter-mile at 16.78s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Kia Forte LXS?
Similar performance rivals include Kia Forte FE, Kia Forte EX Premium, Kia Forte Limited Edition.