Kia Forte MPG and Fuel Economy

Kia have been manufacturing models of Forte for 14 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 26.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Kia Forte is $1,950 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $750 more on fuel driving a 2023 Kia Forte.

🛢 The Kia Forte will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Kia Forte will emit 348 grams of CO2, which is about 5,220,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 249 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Kia Forte.

The table below is a complete list of the 14 Kia Forte fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2023 Kia Forte26$1,950
2022 Kia Forte26$2,400
2021 Kia Forte30$2,100
2020 Kia Forte30$2,100
2019 Kia Forte34$1,850
2018 Kia Forte32$1,950
2017 Kia Forte28$2,250
2016 Kia Forte29$2,150
2015 Kia Forte29$2,150
2014 Kia Forte28$2,250
2013 Kia Forte29$2,150
2012 Kia Forte29$2,150
2011 Kia Forte28$2,250
2010 Kia Forte30$2,100

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