2021 Kia Forte Miles Per Gallon
You cover a lot of ground in your ride! Every day, the odometer racks up more and more miles. Whether they’re the result of your commute, your errands around town, or your casual road trips, you’re wondering how efficient you can make every drive.
The 2021 Kia Forte earns impressive miles per gallon (MPG) ratings. Many Easton, Allentown, and Quakertown motorists believe this model may add value to their drive. Join our team at Brown-Daub Kia and find your forte on the open roads of Pennsylvania!
Kia Forte Fast Facts:
- Up to an EPA-estimated 31 city/41 highway MPG*
- Efficient Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) available
- Even the sport-tuned Forte GT gets great gas mileage!
Kia Forte MPG: Rack Up the Highway Miles
Two engines, three transmissions—which combination will serve you best? Of course, fuel economy is only one consideration. We’ll cover even more engine specs later, but first, let’s delve into the MPG of the Kia Forte.
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2.0L Inline 4-cylinder |
1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder |
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6-Speed Manual Transmission |
27 city/37 highway MPG* |
25 city/32 highway MPG* |
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Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
31 city/41 highway MPG* |
N/A |
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7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) |
N/A |
27 city/35 highway MPG* |
As you can see, there are four possible engine-transmission combos. Each engine is available with two of the three transmissions. For top fuel economy, you’ll want the 2.0L engine and IVT, which yield an EPA-estimated 31 city/41 highway MPG.*
If you live for the thrill of the drive, we recommend the 1.6L turbo engine on the GT and GT Manual trims. Even this powertrain manages to achieve impressive fuel economy. It earns an EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway MPG with the 7-speed DCT.*
Forte Engines: What’s the Power Differential?
To understand the trade-off you’ll make when you choose either engine, you need to know how much horsepower (HP) and torque they have on tap. Let’s look closer:
- 2.0L Inline 4-cylinder—147 HP and 132 lb-ft of torque
- 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder—201 HP and 195 lb-ft of torque
Expect to be quicker off the line with the turbocharged engine. It churns out more horsepower and the all-important torque for speedy starts and steep inclines! The turbocharged Forte GT also features a sport-tuned dual exhaust.
It’s the stuff of balanced beauty, and it provides audible feedback, too. The engine really roars to life in the Forte GT—we call it poetry in motion!
Shifting the Conversation: Transmission Talk
You’ve seen how the various transmissions affect gas mileage in the Kia Forte. We want to show you why the available IVT and DCT make such fuel-efficient shifters!
The letters IVT stand for “Intelligent Variable Transmission.” As you may know, these types of transmissions are more fuel efficient than your average automatic. They change seamlessly through a continuous range of gear ratios and save fuel as they do so.
Meanwhile, the 7-speed Dual-Clutch is a type of automatic transmission. Offering quicker gear shifts than manual and traditional automatic transmissions makes it more efficient. With steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, it allows you to take back control and shift gears in a sportier way!
Drive the Fuel-Efficient Kia Forte Today
Affordable and oh, so efficient, the classy Kia Forte offers so much more than sky-high miles per gallon ratings. We know Easton, Allentown, and Quakertown, PA, drivers are ready to discover what makes this compact Kia sedan so great.
Book a test drive today at Brown-Daub Kia. You’ll fly down the roads in the Forte!
* EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition. These estimates reflect EPA’s revised coefficients beginning with some 2017 models.
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