2018 Kia Forte fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2018 Kia Forte. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 37 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 25 to 32 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 29 and 37 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,100 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 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Forte Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Forte Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Forte 5 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Forte 5 Automatic (AM7) | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Forte 5 Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,100 per year in fuel, versus $2,700 for the least efficient.