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2012 Kia Forte Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 Kia Forte.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Platinum 2.0L I4 35 517 CCA 97 min Side Post
Base 2.0L I4 51 563 CCA 86 min Side Post
Premium 2.0L I4 51 477 CCA 74 min Side Post
XLT 2.0L I4 48 592 CCA 97 min Top Post
Sport 2.0L I4 51 488 CCA 81 min Top Post
King Ranch 3.5L V6 48 719 CCA 117 min Side Post
Limited 3.5L V6 24 607 CCA 108 min Side Post
Premium 3.6L V6 51 745 CCA 111 min Dual Terminal
SE 3.6L V6 48 663 CCA 114 min Dual Terminal
XLT 3.6L V6 24F 673 CCA 120 min Top Post
Base 3.6L V6 48 636 CCA 104 min Dual Terminal

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