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Kia Forte

The Kia Forte appears in the database for 15 model years, from 2010 to 2024. Combined fuel consumption improved from 9.1 l/100km in 2010 to 7.3 l/100km in 2024. Fuel: Regular Gasoline. NHTSA recorded recalls in 13 of these model years.

Kia Forte
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Model years2010–202415 years in the database
Versions listed50
Combined economy7.1–9.1 l/100kmbest: 7.1 l/100km (2022)
Kerb weight1,253–1,366 kg
Years with recalls13 of 15most: 5 in 2013

Fuel economy by year

Combined consumption, l/100 km. Lower is better.

9.17.12010: 9.1 l/100km2011: 9.1 l/100km2012: 9.1 l/100km2013: 9.1 l/100km2014: 8.1 l/100km2015: 7.8 l/100km2016: 7.8 l/100km2017: 8.4 l/100km2018: 8.4 l/100km2019: 7.6 l/100km2020: 7.6 l/100km2021: 7.6 l/100km2022: 7.1 l/100km2023: 7.3 l/100km2024: 7.3 l/100km20102024

Year by year

YearVersionsEngineCombinedCO2WeightRecallsNCAP
202432,000 cc7.3 l/100km172.1 g/km1,310 kg—4
202332,000 cc7.3 l/100km172.1 g/km1,310 kg34
202232,000 cc7.1 l/100km168.4 g/km1,366 kg14
202142,000 cc7.6 l/100km180.2 g/km1,366 kg24
202042,000 cc7.6 l/100km180.2 g/km1,366 kg—4
201922,000 cc7.6 l/100km180.2 g/km1,253 kg24
201822,000 cc8.4 l/100km197.6 g/km1,272 kg35
201722,000 cc8.4 l/100km195.1 g/km1,272 kg35
201632,000 cc7.8 l/100km182.7 g/km1,272 kg1—
201532,000 cc7.8 l/100km182.7 g/km1,272 kg15
201442,000 cc8.1 l/100km189.5 g/km1,358 kg34
201342,400 cc9.1 l/100km216.2 g/km1,339 kg5—
201242,400 cc9.1 l/100km212.4 g/km1,339 kg4—
201142,400 cc9.1 l/100km212.4 g/km1,294 kg3—
201052,400 cc9.1 l/100km212.4 g/km—3—

Other Kia models

Kia Rio2001–2023Kia Optima2001–2020Kia Sedona2002–2021Kia Soul2010–2025Kia Sportage 2WD2000–2014Kia Sportage 4WD2000–2014Kia Sorento AWD2015–2026Kia Sorento FWD2015–2026Kia Sportage AWD2015–2026Kia Sportage FWD2015–2026Kia Niro2017–2026Kia Niro FE2017–2026

Sources

  • S2 NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGov
  • S21 Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-Canada
  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov
  • S9 EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov

Figures come from the datasets above for each model year. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on them.

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