Kia Forte MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Kia Forte model year from 2010 to 2024 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Forte has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2022 (up to 35 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Kia Forte fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26–34 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $18,497 | 1,984 listings |
| 2023 | 26–34 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $17,499 | 4,177 listings |
| 2022 | 26–35 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $16,994 | 1,148 listings |
| 2021 | 28–35 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $15,095 | 558 listings |
| 2020 | 28–35 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $13,896 | 735 listings |
| 2019 | 31–35 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $12,395 | 729 listings |
| 2018 | 25–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $9,995 | 461 listings |
| 2017 | 25–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $9,995 | 622 listings |
| 2016 | 24–30 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $8,687 | 296 listings |
| 2015 | 24–30 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $7,899 | 181 listings |
| 2014 | 24–29 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 26–30 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 26–30 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 26–30 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 26–30 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
2024 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2024 Forte was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 34 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $18,497 on VehiSales (1,984 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 41 | 34 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2023 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2023 Forte was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 34 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $17,499 on VehiSales (4,177 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 41 | 34 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2022 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2022 Forte was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 35 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $16,994 on VehiSales (1,148 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2021 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2021 Forte was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 35 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $15,095 on VehiSales (558 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
2020 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2020 Forte was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 35 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $13,896 on VehiSales (735 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
2019 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2019 Forte was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 35 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $12,395 on VehiSales (729 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG |
2018 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2018 Forte was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 32 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $9,995 on VehiSales (461 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2017 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2017 Forte was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 32 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $9,995 on VehiSales (622 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2016 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2016 Forte was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $8,687 on VehiSales (296 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2015 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2015 Forte was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $7,899 on VehiSales (181 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Forte | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2014 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2014 Forte was EPA-rated in 13 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Eco | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Forte | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Forte 5 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2013 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2013 Forte was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Eco | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2012 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2012 Forte was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Eco | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2011 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2011 Forte was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Eco | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Forte Koup | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2010 Kia Forte: engines & MPG
The 2010 Forte was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Forte | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Kia Forte get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Forte ranges from 24 to 35 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2022 model year.
What engines does the 2024 Kia Forte have?
The 2024 Forte was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl — see the 2024 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Kia Forte require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular.
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