Does the 2021 Kia Forte need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the FE FWD.
- All 12 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $206 more a year.
- 60% of 75 sedans (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| FE Manual FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| FE IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| LXS FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| LXS IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| GT DCT FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| GT FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| EX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| EX IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| GT Manual FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Forte | FE FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza | 4-door Manual AWD | Regular |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree