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2021 Kia Forte MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Kia Forte is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 28 to 35 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 54 midsize cars rated for 2021, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,329 a year to fuel.

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Combined 35 MPG 31 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,329 15,000 mi/yr · $8.86 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #14 of 54 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Kia Forte's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	31	13.2	7.6
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	35	14.9	6.7

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize Cars

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1Tesla Model 3142 MPGe $640
2Hyundai Ioniq EV133 MPGe $686
3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
4Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid119 MPGe + 52 MPG $815
5Nissan Leaf111 MPGe $821
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14Kia Forte35 MPG $1,329
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54Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941

2021 ForteOther midsize carsClass median: $1,689/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Forte MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Forte FE	Gas	31 MPG	41 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Forte	Gas	29 MPG	40 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Forte	Gas	27 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Forte	Gas	27 MPG	35 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Forte	Gas	25 MPG	32 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 256 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2021 Kia Forte vs. rivals

vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Forte saves $81/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 37 MPG · $1,257/yr Elantra saves $72/yr vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Forte saves $81/yr vs Toyota Camry 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Forte saves $125/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Forte saves $125/yr vs Nissan Altima 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Forte saves $125/yr vs Hyundai Venue 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Forte saves $171/yr vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,057/yr Avalon Hybrid saves $272/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Kia Forte?

Up to 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 28 to 35 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Kia Forte use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Kia Forte?