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2019-2024 Kia Forte MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 26–35 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2024 Kia Forte at a glance
The 2019-2024 Kia Forte covers 6 model years in the EPA database (25 configurations in all), rated 26–35 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $1,900 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The best combined rating in the generation, 35 MPG, was reached in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2019-2024 Kia Forte by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 26–34 MPG | $1,900–$2,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 26–34 MPG | $1,900–$2,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 26–35 MPG | $1,880–$2,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 28–35 MPG | $1,880–$2,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 28–35 MPG | $1,880–$2,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 31–35 MPG | $1,880–$2,110 | First year |
What the 2024 FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$158
$1,900 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.17
Per 100 miles
$12.67
Five years
$9,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$390less a year
Class median $2,290 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Kia Forte MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,900.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 41 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,020 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,550 |
2023 Kia Forte MPG
26–34 MPG · $1,900–$2,550/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 35 to 34 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,880 to $1,900, $20 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 41 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,020 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,550 |
2022 Kia Forte MPG
26–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,550/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,880.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,880 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $1,980 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,550 |
2021 Kia Forte MPG
28–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,370/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,880.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,880 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 40 | 33 | $1,970 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
2020 Kia Forte MPG
28–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,370/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,880.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,880 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 40 | 33 | $1,960 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Forte 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
2019 Kia Forte MPG
31–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,110/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,880 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,940 |
| Forte 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,590 in California and $1,660 in Texas, a $930 difference.
- California $2,590
- Washington $2,400
- New York $1,900
- Florida $1,800
- Texas $1,660
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2010-2013 (TD)
- 2014-2018 (YD)
- 2019-2024 (BD)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2024 Kia Forte get?
EPA rates the 2019-2024 Kia Forte at 26–35 MPG combined across 25 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 35 MPG (31 city, 41 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2024 Kia Forte?
The FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 35 MPG, in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 34 MPG, was in 2023 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2024 Kia Forte?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How does the 2019-2024 Kia Forte compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2018 Kia Forte) is rated 24–32 MPG combined and costs $2,040–$2,740 a year to fuel; the 2019-2024 model is rated 26–35 MPG and costs $1,880–$2,550 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Kia Forte per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,900 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $1,900–$2,550 a year. That is a $650 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Kia Forte 100 miles?
About $12.67 per 100 miles for the FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.67 and $17.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Kia Forte more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 30 city and 41 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2024 Kia Forte compare with other midsize car configurations?
The FE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,900 a year to fuel, $390 less than the class median of $2,290, and less than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 125 rated midsize car configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 Kia Forte different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,900. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2024 against 4 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Kia Forte for that year.