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2024 Kia Forte Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2024 model years60 variantsUp to 35 MPG combined
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2024 Kia Forte Specs at a Glance

The 2024 Kia Forte gets 34 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,012 lbs, measures 182.7 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 26 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
34 mpg (30 city / 41 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · other 2024 trims rate 26–34 mpg combined
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2 powertrains offered
Curb weight
3,012 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN
Length
182.7 in · 70.9 in wide · 56.7 in tall
Wheelbase
106.3 in
NHTSA overall
4-star (2024)

2024 Kia Forte trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive273530
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283932
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive304134
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223126

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Kia Forte — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2024Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive273530Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283932Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive304134Regular Gasoline
2024Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223126Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive273530Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive304134Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283932Regular Gasoline
2023Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223126Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive273530Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive293933Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2022Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223126Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive273530Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive294033Regular Gasoline
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive273530Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive294033Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive253027Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive293732Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive232925Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive253227Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive253027Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive293832Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive232925Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive243528Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive222924Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive243327Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive222924Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive243327Regular Gasoline

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Kia Forte — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Kia Forte?

The Kia Forte is EPA-rated at up to 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2022 model year.

What engine does the 2024 Kia Forte have?

The Kia Forte uses a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Kia Forte are covered here?

This page documents 60 verified Kia Forte configurations across model years 2015–2024.

Which model year of the Kia Forte is the most fuel efficient?

The 2022 Kia Forte holds the highest combined rating at 35 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 30 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 17%) across the 10 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Kia Forte have?

The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Kia Forte — 1.6L, 1.8L, 2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2024 Kia Forte front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Kia Forte configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2024 data.

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