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2013 Kia Forte MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 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 2012 model. Among 49 compact cars rated for 2013, it ranks 20th 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, 2013 #20 of 49 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	35	14.9	6.7
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2013 Compact Cars

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1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
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20Kia Forte30 MPG $1,550
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49Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2013 ForteOther compact carsClass median: $1,734/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your 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
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2013 Kia Forte vs. rivals

vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost 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 Honda Civic 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Civic saves $141/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Forte saves $53/yr vs Honda Civic CNG 31 MPGe · $1,403/yr Civic CNG saves $147/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 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 2013 Kia Forte use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Kia Forte?