2018 Kia ForteFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,100/yr

Manual 6-spd

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,400/yr

Automatic (S6)

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,400/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (S6)	Regular	29	37	32	$2,100
Manual 6-spd	Regular	25	34	28	$2,400
Automatic (S6)	Regular	25	33	28	$2,400

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10

GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 279 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 9.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Body Style: Sedan
GVWR: Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 2L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type: Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$2,105/yr

California

$5.957/gal$2,792/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,823/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,939/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$2,120/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$2,114/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$2,621/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$2,165/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$2,036/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$2,105/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$2,792/yrHIGHEST	+$687
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,823/yrLOWEST	$-282
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,939/yr	$-166
New York	$4.522/gal	$2,120/yr	+$15
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$2,114/yr	+$9
Washington	$5.591/gal	$2,621/yr	+$516
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$2,165/yr	+$60
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$2,036/yr	$-69
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$2,085/yr	$-20