2020 Kia Forte Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2020 Kia Forte (28–35 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 28–35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,900–$2,400
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 25–27 | 32–35 | 28–30 | $2,250–$2,400 | 296–326 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 27–31 | 37–41 | 31–35 | $1,900–$2,150 | 256–290 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Forte | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 40 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Forte | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Forte | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Forte FE | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2020 Kia Forte?
According to EPA data, the 2020 Kia Forte is rated at 28–35 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2020 Kia Forte have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2020 Kia Forte use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2020 Kia Forte?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $1,900 to $2,400.