Kia · 2010–2024 · Gas
Kia Forte MPG by year
The EPA has rated 15 model years of the Kia Forte, from 2010 to 2024. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2022, at 35 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2024 model is 13% more efficient than the best 2010 model (34 vs. 30 MPG). The 2024 model is 21% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (34 vs. 28 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Forte, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Forte model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 26 |
30 / 41 | 28 | — | 4 | $1,368 |
| 2023 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 26 |
30 / 41 | 27 | — | 4 | $1,368 |
| 2022 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 26 |
31 / 41 | 27.5 | — | 4 | $1,329 |
| 2021 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 28 |
31 / 41 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,329 |
| 2020 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 28 |
31 / 41 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,329 |
| 2019 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 31 |
31 / 41 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,329 |
| 2018 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 25 |
29 / 37 | 22.5 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2017 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 25 |
29 / 38 | 23 | — | 8 | $1,453 |
| 2016 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 24 |
26 / 37 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,550 |
| 2015 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 24 |
26 / 37 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,550 |
| 2014 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 24 |
26 / 34 | 28 | — | 13 | $1,603 |
| 2013 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 35 | 28.5 | — | 8 | $1,550 |
| 2012 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 35 | 28 | — | 8 | $1,550 |
| 2011 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 35 | 26 | — | 8 | $1,550 |
| 2010 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 36 | 25 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kia Forte year has the best fuel economy?
The 2019 Kia Forte, rated up to 35 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,329 a year.
Which Kia Forte year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2014 model, whose most efficient version is rated 29 MPG combined (about $1,603 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Kia Forte?
The 2024 Kia Forte is rated up to 34 MPG combined.