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2016 Kia Forte MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Kia Forte is a compact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (26 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 30 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 23rd 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 26 MPG city · 37 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, 2016 #23 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Kia Forte's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	26	11.1	9.0
Highway	37	15.7	6.4
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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23Kia Forte30 MPG $1,550
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51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2016 ForteOther compact carsClass median: $1,614/yr

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

Forte MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Forte	Gas	26 MPG	37 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
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 Koup	Gas	25 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Forte 5	Gas	25 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
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 Koup	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: 294 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Kia Forte vs. rivals

vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $50/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 3 33 MPG · $1,409/yr 3 saves $141/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Forte saves $53/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Jetta saves $141/yr vs Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Accent saves $50/yr vs Subaru WRX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Forte saves $1,026/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Kia Forte?

Up to 30 MPG combined (26 city / 37 highway); ratings range from 24 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Kia Forte use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Kia Forte?