2010 Kia Forte MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2010 Kia Forte.

The 2010 Kia Forte has 5 model options: Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2010 Kia Forte Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2010 Kia Forte Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2010 Kia Forte Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2010 Kia Forte Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2010 Kia Forte Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Kia Forte Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Kia Forte is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L302736
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L282534
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L282534
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L262331
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L262232

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Kia Forte?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Kia Forte is $2,280.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2010 Kia Forte to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $100 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,100save $1,000
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,250save $250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,250save $250
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,400spend $500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Kia Forte Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Kia Forte will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L10
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 Kia Forte Emit?

The 2010 Kia Forte will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2010 Kia Forte.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2010 Kia Forte model options.

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Forte Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Forte Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Forte Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Forte Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Forte Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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