2024 Kia Forte: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Kia Forte gets 26 to 34 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Forte FE at 34 mpg.
The EPA figures for 2024 are the same as for 2023; the safety records below are for 2024.
How the Forte ranks in its class
In the Midsize Cars class for 2024, the Forte ranks 9th (tied with 1 other) of 38 for combined mileage (34 mpg), 8th (tied with 1 other) of 37 for yearly fuel cost ($1,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 10th of 38 for tailpipe CO2 (261 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27.5 mpg, costs $2,850 a year and puts out 309.5 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 30 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Forte's best version, 2 other models get the same and 229 get less. The 2024 Forte's cheapest version costs $1,850 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 26 cost less, 2 the same and 227 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 5 to 12 of 38)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2024 Lexus ES | 2024 ES 300h | 44 | $1,400 | 202 |
| 7 | 2024 Toyota Crown | 2024 Crown AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 41 | $1,500 | 214 |
| 8 | 2024 Honda Civic | 2024 Civic 4Dr (4-cyl 1.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 36 | $1,750 | 243 |
| 9 | 2024 Kia ForteThis car | 2024 Forte FE | 34 | $1,850 | 261 |
| 9 | 2024 Nissan Sentra | 2024 Sentra | 34 | $1,850 | 262 |
| 11 | 2024 Nissan Kicks | 2024 Kicks | 33 | $1,900 | 269 |
| 12 | 2024 Chevrolet Malibu | 2024 Malibu | 31 | $2,000 | 282 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Forte FE, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 30 mpg city, 41 highway, 34 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Forte version is $1,850 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Midsize Cars class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
The Forte against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Forte (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Forte | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Sentra | 2024 Sentra | 34 mpg | $1,850 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2024 Nissan Kicks | 2024 Kicks | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 1 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2024 Honda Civic | 2024 Civic 4Dr (4-cyl 1.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 36 mpg | $1,750 | 2 higher | $100 less a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2024 Kia Forte
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte FE | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 30 | 41 | 34 | $1,850 | 261 | cheapest |
| 2024 Forte (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 28 | 39 | 32 | $1,950 | 277 | +$100 |
| 2024 Forte (4-cyl 1.6 L, Automatic (AM-S7)) | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-wheel | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,100 | 296 | +$250 |
| 2024 Forte (4-cyl 1.6 L, Manual 6-spd) | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Manual 6-spd | Front-wheel | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,400 | 348 | +$550 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Forte; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Forte FE puts out 261 grams per mile; across the 4 tested versions the figure runs from 261 to 348.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Forte FE: fuel economy score 7 (5 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (5 to 7 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Forte gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 30 mpg | 10 | 4 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2017 | 32 mpg | 9 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2018 | 32 mpg | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 35 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 35 mpg | 5 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2021 | 35 mpg | 5 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2022 | 35 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2023 | 34 mpg | 4 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 34 mpg | 4 | this page |
Compared with the 2023 model: 4 versions were tested then and 4 now; the best figure went from 34 to 34 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte FE, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Forte (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Forte (4-cyl 1.6 L, Automatic (AM-S7)), 4-cyl 1.6 L | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Forte (4-cyl 1.6 L, Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 1.6 L | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2024
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 26 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2024
26 complaints for the 2024 Kia Forte are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Power Train | 4 |
6 of the 26 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Kia Forte (as FORTE). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Kia Forte on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Midsize Cars for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Forte itself is at 34 mpg.
Other Kia models of 2024
More Kia models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2024 Kia Forte gets the best mileage?
The 2024 Forte FE with 34 mpg combined (30 city, 41 highway).
How much does a 2024 Kia Forte cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Kia Forte costs between $1,850 and $2,400 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Forte FE at $1,850; the dearest is the 2024 Forte (4-cyl 1.6 L, Manual 6-spd) at $2,400. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2024 Kia Forte rank among 2024 Midsize Cars models?
The 2024 Kia Forte is 9th of 38 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Toyota Prius at 57 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27.5 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Honda Civic at 36 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Nissan Sentra at 34 mpg.
Did the Forte change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 4 tested versions and the 2024 model has 4. The best figure went from 34 to 34 mpg (no change).
How did the 2024 Kia Forte do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Kia Forte?
26 complaints for the 2024 Kia Forte are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (9 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2024 Kia Forte have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Kia Forte on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Kia Forte: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Kia Forte: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Kia Forte: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Kia Forte: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Kia Forte: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.