Kia Forte Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Kia Forte Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 1 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2019 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2018 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 2 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Kia Forte SW FWD | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2010 Kia Forte 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2010 | 2010 Kia Forte 4-DR. w/SAB (Early release) | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
Fuel Efficiency
Kia has manufactured models of Forte for 11 years. They average 28.6 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2020 Forte above average at 31 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2020 Forte to be $1,250 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $1,000 less over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Forte consumes about 11 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The Forte emits 290 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 4,350,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 207 trees would offset these emissions. The Forte does not have start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Forte | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2019 Kia Forte | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2018 Kia Forte | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2017 Kia Forte | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2016 Kia Forte | 30 | 37 | 26 |
| 2015 Kia Forte | 30 | 37 | 26 |
| 2014 Kia Forte | 29 | 36 | 25 |
| 2013 Kia Forte | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2012 Kia Forte | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2011 Kia Forte | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2010 Kia Forte | 26 | 32 | 22 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Kia Forte has 39 different model options on record with the EPA since 2010. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2020 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 32 | 25 |
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 33 | 40 | 29 |
| 2020 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 34 | 40 | 30 |
| 2019 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2018 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 32 | 38 | 29 |
| 2017 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2016 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 29 | 36 | 25 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 35 | 24 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 37 | 26 |
| 2015 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 29 | 36 | 25 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 36 | 25 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 37 | 26 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 35 | 24 |
| 2014 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 28 | 35 | 24 |
| 2014 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 29 | 36 | 25 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 2013 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2013 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 30 | 36 | 27 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 32 | 22 |