The Kia Forte battery sizes are: H5 (model years 2014 to 2021) or 121R (model years 2010 to 2013) as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
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Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Year |
Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) Inches |
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| 2021 |
tC, Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2020 |
L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2018 |
L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2017 |
L4/1.6L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2016 |
L4/1.8L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2015 |
L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2014 |
L4/1.8L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2013 |
L4/2.4L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
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| 2012 |
L4/2.0L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
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| 2011 |
L4/2.4L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
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| 2010 |
L4/2.4L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
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(1) The Battery Council International (BCI) uses battery group codes consisting of letters and numbers (ie. H6, T4, 24, 34r). These refer to the battery size that will best fit (physical dimensions, terminal locations and type) a specific vehicle.
Check out the Battery Size specifications for other makes and models.
2021 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2021 Kia Forte battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2021 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| tC, Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2020 Kia Forte battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2020 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2018 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2018 Kia Forte battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2018 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2017 Kia Forte battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2017 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/1.6L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2016 Kia Forte battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2016 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/1.8L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2015 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2015 Kia Forte battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2015 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2014 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2014 Kia Forte battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2014 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/1.8L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2013 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2013 Kia Forte battery size is 121R (Height: 8 1/4" x Width: 7" x Length: 8 1/2").
2013 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.4L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
20.8 cm x 17.7 cm x 21.5 cm |
2012 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2012 Kia Forte battery size is 121R (Height: 8 1/4" x Width: 7" x Length: 8 1/2").
2012 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
20.8 cm x 17.7 cm x 21.5 cm |
2011 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2011 Kia Forte battery size is 121R (Height: 8 1/4" x Width: 7" x Length: 8 1/2").
2011 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.4L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
20.8 cm x 17.7 cm x 21.5 cm |
2010 Kia Forte Battery Size
The recommended 2010 Kia Forte battery size is 121R (Height: 8 1/4" x Width: 7" x Length: 8 1/2").
2010 Kia Forte Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.4L |
121R |
8 1/4" x 7" x 8 1/2" |
20.8 cm x 17.7 cm x 21.5 cm |
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