2024 Kia ForteFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 32.2 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 277 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Manual
- 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
| 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 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 10.7% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems21 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 21 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Forte. Top reported issues include electrical system, air bags and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2024 Kia Forte problems by category: Electrical System: 5 complaints, Air Bags: 5 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.