Kia Forte
29.3 MPG The 2024 Kia Forte is EPA-rated at 29.3 MPG combined (25.7 city / 35 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 512 gallons, $1638 a year in fuel, or $0.109 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2010–2024 run it averages 29.1 MPG, improving by 1.7 MPG over 15 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.085 | $853 | $1280 | $1706 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.102 | $1024 | $1536 | $2048 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.109 | $1092 | $1638 | $2184 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.119 | $1195 | $1792 | $2389 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.137 | $1365 | $2048 | $2730 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.154 | $1536 | $2304 | $3072 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.171 | $1706 | $2560 | $3413 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.3 MPG | 25.7 | 35 | $2150 | 307 | 3 |
| 2023 | 29.3 MPG | 25.7 | 35 | $2150 | 307 | 3 |
| 2022 | 29.7 MPG | 26 | 35 | $2133 | 305 | 3 |
| 2021 | 30.5 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2050 | 296 | 4 |
| 2020 | 30.5 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2050 | 295 | 4 |
| 2019 | 32.5 MPG | 28.5 | 38.5 | $1925 | 279 | 2 |
| 2018 | 29.3 MPG | 26.3 | 34.7 | $2117 | 304 | 3 |
| 2017 | 29.3 MPG | 26.3 | 35 | $2117 | 311 | 3 |
| 2016 | 29 MPG | 25 | 36 | $2150 | 304 | 3 |
| 2015 | 29.3 MPG | 25.3 | 36.3 | $2133 | 302 | 3 |
| 2014 | 28.3 MPG | 24.3 | 35 | $2188 | 315 | 4 |
| 2013 | 27.3 MPG | 23.8 | 32.8 | $2288 | 330 | 4 |
| 2012 | 27.3 MPG | 23.8 | 32.8 | $2288 | 327 | 4 |
| 2011 | 27.3 MPG | 23.8 | 32.8 | $2288 | 327 | 4 |
| 2010 | 27.6 MPG | 24.4 | 33.4 | $2260 | 323 | 5 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Kia Forte ranks 52 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 530i xDrive Sedan (30), Infiniti Q70 Hybrid (30), Nissan Altima (30), Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door (30), Mazda 3 5-Door (30.3).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 307 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Forte get?
The 2024 Kia Forte is rated at 29.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 25.7 city and 35 highway. Across all 15 model years in the database it averages 29.1 MPG, ranging from 26 to 34 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Forte cost in fuel per year?
At 29.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 512 gallons — roughly $1638 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.109 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2024 model is $2150.
Has the Kia Forte become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 27.6 MPG in 2010 to 29.3 in 2024 — an improvement of 1.7 MPG, or 6% across 15 model years.
Is the Kia Forte efficient for its class?
It ranks 52 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 2.1 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.