Kia Forte 5 MPG and Fuel Economy
Kia have been manufacturing models of Forte 5 for 5 years, with the latest vehicle in 2018 having a combined MPG of 28.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2018 Kia Forte 5 is $2,250 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 save $250 on fuel driving a 2018 Kia Forte 5.
🛢 The Kia Forte 5 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 5 will emit 317 grams of CO2, which is about 4,755,000 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 227 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Kia Forte 5.
The table below is a complete list of the 5 Kia Forte 5 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.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Forte 5 | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2017 Kia Forte 5 | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2016 Kia Forte 5 | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2015 Kia Forte 5 | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2014 Kia Forte 5 | 24 | $2,600 |
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