2021 Kia Forte: every answer

22 answers

Fuel and range

• How many mpg does it get?Up to 35 mpg.
• What does a road trip cost?$39 for 500 miles.
• What does it cost per mile?9.1 cents a mile.
• Is my mpg normal?EPA 35 mpg combined.
• What mpg at my city and highway mix?35.3 mpg at 50% city.
• Does it need premium gas?Regular.
• Drive or fly?Drive $178. Fly $750.

Price and payments

• What is the monthly payment?$359 a month for the FE FWD.
• 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $1,033.
• How fast does it lose value?Keeps 75% after 3 years.
• What changed each year?Redesigned: 2014, 2019.

Hybrid, EV and AWD

• What does it cost to run?$1,097 a year in fuel.

Size and fit

• How big is it?182.7 in long. 2,769 lb.
• Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
• Will it clear the snow?5.3 in of clearance.
• Can it make a U-turn?34.8 ft turning circle.

Trims and equipment

• What are the trim levels?12 trims. $17,890 to $23,390.
• How long is the warranty?5 years or 60,000 miles.

Performance

• How fast is it 0-60?6.6 s 0-60. 201 hp.

Compare and choose

• Which cars are like it?Closest: Sentra.
• Is it a good car?Passes 6 of 7 checks.
• Is it a good car for its class?2nd of 9 sedans for cargo.

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