2023 Kia Forte
Midsize Cars · 4 trims
Combined
34
City 30 · Highway 41
Cost per 100 miles
$11.97
Regular gasoline
Yearly fuel cost
$1,795
15,000 mi
Recalls
3
66 complaints
Cost per 100 miles: $11.97 · Yearly fuel cost: $1,795
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average regular gasoline price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 41 | 34 | $11.97 |
| Forte Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 39 | 32 | $12.72 |
| Forte Automatic (AM-S7) · Regular gasoline | 1.6 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 | $13.56 |
| Forte Manual 6-spd · Regular gasoline | 1.6 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 26 | $15.65 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $9.76
- Georgia · $10.34
- Texas · $10.43
- South Carolina · $10.50
- Louisiana · $10.70
- Tennessee · $10.75
Most expensive states
- California · $17.06
- Hawaii · $16.58
- Nevada · $15.13
- Washington · $14.97
- Oregon · $13.85
- Alaska · $13.74
NHTSA safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★☆ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM (Sep 22, 2023)
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM (Dec 8, 2022)
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM (Apr 1, 2024)
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Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA