2024 Kia Forte5 mpg
Combined mpg, LX IVT
34mpg
- 30 city, 41 highway.
- Top 10% of 72 sedans (2024).
- 9 trims: 26 to 34 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX IVT | 2.0L | N/A | 30 | 41 | 34 | N/A | N/A | $1,129 |
| Forte LX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 41 | 34 | N/A | N/A | $1,129 |
| LXS IVT | 2.0L | N/A | 28 | 39 | 32 | N/A | N/A | $1,200 |
| GT-Line IVT | 2.0L | N/A | 28 | 39 | 32 | N/A | N/A | $1,200 |
| Forte GT-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | N/A | N/A | $1,200 |
| Forte LXS FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | N/A | N/A | $1,200 |
| GT DCT | 1.6L | N/A | 27 | 35 | 30 | N/A | N/A | $1,280 |
| Forte GT FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | N/A | N/A | $1,280 |
| GT Manual | 1.6L | N/A | 22 | 31 | 26 | N/A | N/A | $1,477 |
Fuel cost
LX IVT, 34 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,129
- Per month
- $94
- Per mile
- 9.4 cents
- Top trim: GT Manual. $1,477 a year. $348 more than the LX IVT.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.4 | $7.80 |
| 300 miles | 7.3 | $23.41 |
| 500 miles | 12.2 | $39.02 |
| 1,000 miles | 24.4 | $78.05 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $82
- Per year
- $979
- Miles a month
- 867
LX IVT. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 34 mpg good? Yes. Beats 91% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Forte5 | LX IVT | 34 mpg | |
| 2024 Kia Forte | LX FWD | 34 mpg | |
| 2024 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
| 2024 Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | 36 mpg | Compare |
| 2024 Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 35 mpg | |
| 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | ES FWD | 37 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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