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2023 Kia Forte MPG & fuel economy

The 2023 Kia Forte is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (30 city / 41 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 34 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2022 model. Among 50 midsize cars rated for 2023, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 30 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2023 #16 of 50 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2023 Kia Forte's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	34	14.5	6.9

How it ranks among 2023 Midsize Cars

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1Hyundai Ioniq 6140 MPGe $637
2Tesla Model 3132 MPGe $688
3Toyota Prius Prime127 MPGe + 52 MPG $758
4Toyota Prius57 MPG $816
5Nissan Leaf111 MPGe $821
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16Kia Forte34 MPG $1,368
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50Audi RS Hybrid17 MPG $3,485

2023 ForteOther midsize carsClass median: $1,861/yr

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

Forte MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Forte FE	Gas	30 MPG	41 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Forte	Gas	28 MPG	39 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Forte	Gas	27 MPG	35 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Forte	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 261 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2023 Kia Forte vs. rivals

vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Forte saves $41/yr vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Forte saves $41/yr vs Toyota Camry 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Forte saves $85/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 37 MPG · $1,257/yr Elantra saves $111/yr vs Hyundai Venue 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Forte saves $132/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Forte saves $132/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Forte saves $182/yr vs Toyota Crown 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Crown saves $234/yr vs MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid 73 MPGe + 29 MPG · $1,701/yr Forte saves $333/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 52 MPG · $894/yr Camry Hybrid saves $473/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Kia Forte?

Up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 26 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2023 Kia Forte use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2023 Kia Forte?