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2010 Kia Forte SX (TD)
Shown: 2010 Kia Forte SX (TD). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2013
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2010-2013 Kia Forte MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 26–30 MPG combined

30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
35 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,180

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2014-2018

2010-2013 Kia Forte at a glance

The 2010-2013 Kia Forte covers 4 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 26–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

2010-2013 Kia Forte by model year

2010-2013 Kia Forte: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2013 Gas 26–30 MPG $2,180–$2,550 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 26–30 MPG $2,180–$2,550 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 26–30 MPG $2,180–$2,550 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 26–30 MPG $2,180–$2,510 First year

What the 2013 Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$182

$2,180 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.63

Per 100 miles

$14.53

Five years

$10,900

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$580less a year

Class median $2,760 a year, MY2013

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Kia Forte MPG

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
26–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,550

Gas configurations (9)

2013 Kia Forte gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,180
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,270
Koup 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,300
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,320
Koup 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,390
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,520
Koup 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,550
Koup 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 26 $2,550
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 26 $2,550

2012 Kia Forte MPG

26–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,550/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
26–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,550

Gas configurations (9)

2012 Kia Forte gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,180
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,270
Koup 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,300
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,320
Koup 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,390
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,520
Show 0 more configurations
2012 Kia Forte gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Koup 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd2.4L 4-cylFWD233026$2,550
Koup 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd2.4L 4-cylFWD223126$2,550
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd2.4L 4-cylFWD223126$2,550

2011 Kia Forte MPG

26–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,550/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
26–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,550

Gas configurations (9)

2011 Kia Forte gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,180
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,270
Koup 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,300
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,320
Koup 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,390
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,520
Show 0 more configurations
2011 Kia Forte gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Koup 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd2.4L 4-cylFWD233026$2,550
Koup 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd2.4L 4-cylFWD223126$2,550
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd2.4L 4-cylFWD223126$2,550

2010 Kia Forte MPG

26–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,510/yr
Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
26–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,510

Gas configurations (5)

2010 Kia Forte gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,180
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,330
Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,330
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510
Forte 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 32 26 $2,510

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2013 midsize car models.

2013 Honda Accord LX sedan

2013 Honda Accord

30 MPG · $2,200/yr
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV (L33)

2013 Nissan Altima

31 MPG · $2,110/yr
2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport

2013 Ford Fusion

29 MPG · $2,250/yr
2011 Infiniti M37X 1

2013 Infiniti M35

29 MPG · $2,810/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Kia Forte years All Kia models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2010-2013 Kia Forte get?

EPA rates the 2010-2013 Kia Forte at 26–30 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 35 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2013 Kia Forte?

Every model year of the 2010-2013 Kia Forte tops out at 30 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2013 Kia Forte?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Kia Forte per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,550 a year. That is a $370 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Kia Forte 100 miles?

About $14.53 per 100 miles for the Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $17.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2013 Kia Forte more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2013 Kia Forte compare with other midsize car configurations?

The Eco 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $580 less than the class median of $2,760, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 186 rated midsize car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2013 Kia Forte different from the 2012 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180. EPA lists 9 configurations for 2013 against 9 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 Kia Forte for that year.