2016 Kia Forte fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2016 Kia Forte. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 30 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 37 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 24 to 30 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 26 and 37 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,250 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Forte Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Forte Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Forte 5 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Forte 5 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Forte 5 Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,250 per year in fuel, versus $2,800 for the least efficient.