Kia Forte MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Kia Forte MPG for every model year from 2010 to 2024.
Forte MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 105 configurations of the Forte. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
Forte MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Forte configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Forte Fuel Economy Changed
The Forte's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2019: The top combined rating rises to 35 MPG, up from 32 MPG the year before.
How the Forte Compares
The EPA rated 38 midsize cars for 2024. The best Forte version, at 34 MPG combined, ties for 8th with 1 other model of 38. Combined ratings in the class run from 17 to 57 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 57 MPG |
| 2 | Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Camry | 52 MPG |
| 4 | Honda Accord | 44 MPG |
| 4 | Lexus ES | 44 MPG |
| 8 | Kia Forte | 34 MPG |
What Does a Forte Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Forte, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Forte MPG Questions
Which Forte year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2019 to 2022 Forte FE holds the top EPA rating at 35 MPG combined (31 city, 41 highway). Among 2024 models, the Forte FE is rated at 34 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my Forte match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 105 ratings for the Kia Forte from 2010 to 2024. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov