Kia Forte FE
34 MPG The 2024 Kia Forte FE is EPA-rated at 34 MPG combined (30 city / 41 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 441 gallons, $1412 a year in fuel, or $0.094 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2024 run it averages 34.7 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.074 | $735 | $1103 | $1471 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.088 | $882 | $1324 | $1765 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.094 | $941 | $1412 | $1882 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.103 | $1029 | $1544 | $2059 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.118 | $1176 | $1765 | $2353 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.132 | $1324 | $1985 | $2647 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 MPG | 30 | 41 | $1850 | 261 | 1 |
| 2023 | 34 MPG | 30 | 41 | $1850 | 261 | 1 |
| 2022 | 35 MPG | 31 | 41 | $1800 | 256 | 1 |
| 2021 | 35 MPG | 31 | 41 | $1800 | 256 | 1 |
| 2020 | 35 MPG | 31 | 41 | $1800 | 256 | 1 |
| 2019 | 35 MPG | 31 | 41 | $1800 | 256 | 1 |
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 FE ranks 29 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Civic 4Dr (37.5), Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD (41), Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid (42), Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD (42), Kia Optima Hybrid (42).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 261 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Forte FE get?
The 2024 Kia Forte FE is rated at 34 MPG combined by the EPA — 30 city and 41 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 34.7 MPG, ranging from 34 to 35 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Forte FE cost in fuel per year?
At 34 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 441 gallons — roughly $1412 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.094 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2024 model is $1850.
Has the Kia Forte FE become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 35 MPG in 2019 to 34 in 2024. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Kia Forte FE efficient for its class?
It ranks 29 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 6.8 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.