Kia Forte 5: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Kia Forte 5 across 5 model years, from the 2014 Kia Forte 5 through the 2018 Kia Forte 5. The most recent 2018 Kia Forte 5 returns 28 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Kia Forte 5 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Kia Forte 5. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 Kia Forte 5 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Forte 5 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia Forte 5 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia Forte 5 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2014 | 2014 Kia Forte 5 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,200 |
How the Kia Forte 5 compares against the Large Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Kia Forte 5 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Large Cars class for the 2018 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.