Kia Forte 5
26.7 MPG The 2018 Kia Forte 5 is EPA-rated at 26.7 MPG combined (24.3 city / 31 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 562 gallons, $1798 a year in fuel, or $0.120 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2014–2018 run it averages 25.9 MPG, improving by 1.2 MPG over 5 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 | $0.094 | $936 | $1404 | $1873 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.112 | $1124 | $1685 | $2247 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.120 | $1199 | $1798 | $2397 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.131 | $1311 | $1966 | $2622 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.150 | $1498 | $2247 | $2996 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.169 | $1685 | $2528 | $3371 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.187 | $1873 | $2809 | $3745 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26.7 MPG | 24.3 | 31 | $2333 | 334 | 3 |
| 2017 | 26.7 MPG | 24.3 | 31 | $2333 | 334 | 3 |
| 2016 | 25.3 MPG | 22.3 | 30 | $2467 | 352 | 3 |
| 2015 | 25.3 MPG | 22.3 | 30 | $2467 | 352 | 3 |
| 2014 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 30.8 | $2450 | 346 | 4 |
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 149 large cars models tracked here, the Kia Forte 5 ranks 17 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW X1 sDrive28i (27), Kia K5 AWD (27), BMW 740i Sedan (28), BMW X1 xDrive28i (28), Kia K5 (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 334 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Forte 5 get?
The 2018 Kia Forte 5 is rated at 26.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 24.3 city and 31 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 25.9 MPG, ranging from 24 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Forte 5 cost in fuel per year?
At 26.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 562 gallons — roughly $1798 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.120 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2018 model is $2333.
Has the Kia Forte 5 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 25.5 MPG in 2014 to 26.7 in 2018 — an improvement of 1.2 MPG, or 5% across 5 model years.
Is the Kia Forte 5 efficient for its class?
It ranks 17 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 5.2 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.