2023 Kia Forte MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2023 Kia Forte is rated 26 to 34 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · FE.
EPA fuel economy
2023 Kia Forte · 4 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
34MPG combined
30 city 41 highway
$1,900 a year to fuel
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · FE
Best version saves $2,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,900 to $2,500 a year. Compared with 2022, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.
Every 2023 Forte version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · FE Best
EPA listing: Forte FE |
34 mpg | 30 / 41 | $1,900 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
EPA listing: Forte |
32 mpg | 28 / 39 | $2,050 |
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual
EPA listing: Forte |
30 mpg | 27 / 35 | $2,150 |
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Forte |
26 mpg | 22 / 31 | $2,500 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · FE | $1,906 | $9,529 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT | $2,025 | $10,125 |
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual | $2,160 | $10,800 |
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual | $2,492 | $12,462 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Kia Forte MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 30 to 35 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2024); highest in 2019.
2023: gas 34 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 34 |
How the 2023 Forte compares
2023 compact cars covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2023 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
57 mpg | – | $1,150 |
Best: hybrid |
54 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
50 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,300 |
Best: gas |
36 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,800 |
Kia Forte This page Best: gas |
34 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,900 |
Best: gas |
33 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,950 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,100 |
2023 Forte recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 62 owner complaints for the 2023 Forte.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does the 2023 Kia Forte need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2023 Kia Forte version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2023 Forte's MPG compare with the 2022?
For 2023, the best gas version is rated 34 mpg, down 1 from 35.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.