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2012 Kia Forte MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Kia Forte is a compact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #19 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Kia Forte's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2711.58.7
Highway3514.96.7
Combined3012.87.8

How it ranks among 2012 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  2. 2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  6. 19Kia Forte30 MPG $1,550
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2012 ForteOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Forte MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Forte Eco		 Gas 27 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Forte		 Gas 25 MPG 35 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Forte Koup		 Gas 25 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Forte		 Gas 25 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Forte Koup		 Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Forte Koup		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Forte Koup		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Forte		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
97 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
296 g/mi

2012 Kia Forte vs. rivals

vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Civic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Civic saves $97/yr vs Mazda 3 32 MPG · $1,453/yr 3 saves $97/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Forte saves $111/yr vs Nissan Versa 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Versa saves $141/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Forte saves $53/yr vs Honda Accord 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Forte saves $172/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Kia Forte?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Kia Forte use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Kia Forte?

The 2012 Kia Forte's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Kia Forte per year?

About $1,550 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.33 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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