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2014 Kia Forte MPG & fuel economy

The 2014 Kia Forte is a midsize car offered in 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 29 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2013 model. Among 74 midsize cars rated for 2014, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2014 #25 of 74 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2014 Kia Forte's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	26	11.1	9.0
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	29	12.3	8.1

How it ranks among 2014 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $810
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid115 MPGe + 46 MPG $936
4Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
5Honda Accord Hybrid47 MPG $989
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25Kia Forte29 MPG $1,603
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74Honda Clarity60 MPGe $9,000

2014 ForteOther midsize carsClass median: $1,886/yr

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

Forte MPG across model years

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13 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Forte Eco	Gas	26 MPG	34 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Forte	Gas	25 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Forte	Gas	24 MPG	35 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Forte	Gas	24 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Forte	Gas	24 MPG	35 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Forte Koup	Gas	24 MPG	33 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 · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Forte 5	Gas	24 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Forte 5	Gas	24 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Forte Koup	Gas	22 MPG	29 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Forte Koup	Gas	22 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Forte 5	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Forte 5	Gas	21 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 308 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2014 Kia Forte vs. rivals

vs Dodge Dart 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Elantra 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Elantra saves $103/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Forte saves $57/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Fusion 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Forte saves $57/yr vs Chevrolet Cruze Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Forte saves $131/yr vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sentra saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Cruze 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Cruze saves $150/yr vs Dodge Challenger 21 MPG · $2,518/yr Forte saves $914/yr vs Nissan Maxima 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Forte saves $1,090/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Kia Forte?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 24 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2014 Kia Forte use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2014 Kia Forte?