48 Kia Forte Statistics

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These kia forte figures cover the measurement periods and populations identified in the available source material. Estimates, surveys and forecasts retain their reported scope.

Key Kia Forte Statistics

The main findings are:

  • The 2024 Forte was offered in 4 trim levels: LX, LXS, GT-Line and GT (2024 model year).
  • 2024 Forte 2.0L IVT LX EPA-estimated city fuel economy was 30 mpg (2024 model year).
  • 2024 Forte overall length was 182.7 inches (2024 model year).
  • In the IIHS driver-side small-overlap test, lower hinge-pillar maximum intrusion measured 6 cm in test CEN1811 and 3 cm in VTN1811 (2019 Forte test vehicles).
  • 2024 Driver Attention Warning was standard across all 4 trims (2024 model year).
  • NHTSA recall 23V652 covered certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles (Recall notice dated 2024-06-04; renotification 2024-10-10).
  • 2024 Forte LX MSRP was $19,990 before destination and handling (2024 model year).
  • 2024 Forte 2.0L IVT LX EPA-estimated highway fuel economy was 41 mpg (2024 model year).
  • 2024 Forte overall width was 70.9 inches (2024 model year).
  • In that test, driver chest maximum compression measured 28 mm and 30 mm in the two test IDs (2019 Forte test vehicles).
  • 2024 Smart Cruise Control was standard on GT-Line and GT with DCT, covering 2 listed configurations (2024 model year).
  • Kia estimated the recall repair would take approximately 1 to 2 hours (Recall notice 2024).
  • 2024 Forte LXS MSRP was $20,490 (2024 model year).
  • 2024 Forte 2.0L IVT LX EPA-estimated combined fuel economy was 34 mpg (2024 model year).
  • 2024 Forte overall height was 56.5 inches (2024 model year).

Contents

Kia Forte statistics: 2024 prices, trims and powertrains

Kia lineup description; availability is model-year specific.

Excludes $1,155 destination charge, taxes, title, license, options and retailer charges.

Manufacturer suggested price; excludes destination and other charges.

2.0L DOHC D-CVVT MPI engine rating.

2.0L engine rating.

1.6L turbo GDI engine rating.

1.6L turbo engine rating.

Kia Forte fuel-economy statistics and efficiency ranges

  • 2024 Forte 2.0L IVT LX EPA-estimated city fuel economy was 30 mpg (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte 2.0L IVT LX EPA-estimated highway fuel economy was 41 mpg (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte 2.0L IVT LX EPA-estimated combined fuel economy was 34 mpg (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte LXS and GT-Line with IVT were rated at 28 mpg city (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte LXS and GT-Line with IVT were rated at 39 mpg highway (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte LXS and GT-Line with IVT were rated at 32 mpg combined (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte GT with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission was rated at 27 mpg city (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte GT with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission was rated at 35 mpg highway (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte GT with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission was rated at 30 mpg combined (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte GT with 6-speed manual transmission was rated at 22 mpg city (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte GT with 6-speed manual transmission was rated at 31 mpg highway (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Forte GT with 6-speed manual transmission was rated at 26 mpg combined (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)

EPA estimate; actual mileage varies.

Applies to listed IVT configurations.

EPA estimate for DCT configuration.

EPA estimate for manual configuration.

Kia Forte dimensions and operating-capacity data

Manufacturer specification.

Specification table lists 14.0 gallons for the compared configurations.

Engine-only specification; turbo configurations differ.

1.6L turbo configuration.

Engine-only specification.

MPI configurations in specification table.

Turbo configurations in specification table.

Kia Forte occupant-protection measurements

  • In the IIHS driver-side small-overlap test, lower hinge-pillar maximum intrusion measured 6 cm in test CEN1811 and 3 cm in VTN1811 (2019 Forte test vehicles). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • In that test, driver chest maximum compression measured 28 mm and 30 mm in the two test IDs (2019 Forte test vehicles). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • Driver HIC-15 measured 400 and 361 in the two IIHS driver-side small-overlap tests (2019 Forte test vehicles). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • In the passenger-side small-overlap test, lower hinge-pillar maximum intrusion was 11 cm (2019 Forte EX test). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • Passenger HIC-15 in the passenger-side small-overlap test was 220 (2019 Forte EX test). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • Driver chest maximum compression in the passenger-side test was 35 mm (2019 Forte EX test). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • In the original moderate-overlap test, brake-pedal rearward movement was 6 cm (2019 Forte EX test). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • Driver chest maximum compression in the original moderate-overlap test was 37 mm (2019 Forte EX test). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • In the updated side test, driver HIC-15 was 812 with peak head acceleration of 104 g (2022 Forte LXS test). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • In the updated side test, driver torso maximum deflection was 61 mm and average deflection was 55 mm (2022 Forte LXS test). (2021 Kia Forte)
  • The IIHS roof-strength test recorded a 2,821-lb curb weight, 13,619-lb peak force and 4.83 strength-to-weight ratio (2019 Forte S test). (2021 Kia Forte)

Two test IDs are shown; values are not a fleet average.

Crash-test dummy measurement, not injury incidence in real-world crashes.

Laboratory dummy metric.

Single IIHS test vehicle/configuration.

Laboratory dummy measurement.

Single crash-test measurement.

Single updated-side crash test; not a population injury rate.

Single roof-strength test vehicle.

Kia Forte safety-equipment and driver-assistance statistics

  • 2024 Driver Attention Warning was standard across all 4 trims (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)
  • 2024 Smart Cruise Control was standard on GT-Line and GT with DCT, covering 2 listed configurations (2024 model year). (2024 Kia Forte Overview)

Kia says the system is not a substitute for attentive driving.

Configuration-specific equipment listing.

Kia Forte recall statistics and affected model years

Certain vehicles only; VIN lookup is required to determine applicability.

Estimated dealer time; actual duration may vary.

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