Kia Forte5 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Kia Forte5 model year from 2014 to 2018 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Forte5 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 28 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Kia Forte5 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2018 25–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $9,999 6 listings
2017 25–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $9,985 28 listings
2016 24–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $9,321 30 listings
2015 24–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $6,997 13 listings
2014 24–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl

2018 Kia Forte5: engines & MPG

The 2018 Forte5 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $9,999 on VehiSales (6 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Forte 5 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) 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 Forte5: engines & MPG

The 2017 Forte5 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $9,985 on VehiSales (28 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Forte 5 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) 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

2016 Kia Forte5: engines & MPG

The 2016 Forte5 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,321 on VehiSales (30 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Forte 5 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 33 28 MPG
Forte 5 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Forte 5 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG

2015 Kia Forte5: engines & MPG

The 2015 Forte5 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $6,997 on VehiSales (13 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Forte 5 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 33 28 MPG
Forte 5 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Forte 5 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG

2014 Kia Forte5: engines & MPG

The 2014 Forte5 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Forte 5 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 24 33 27 MPG
Forte 5 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 24 33 27 MPG
Forte 5 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Forte 5 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Kia Forte5 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Forte5 range from 27 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2018 Kia Forte5 have?

The 2018 Forte5 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines — see the 2018 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Kia Forte5 require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Kia Forte5 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/kia/forte5.

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