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2020 Kia Forte

The 2020 Kia Forte is a midsize car, rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

2020 Kia Forte
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Combined MPG
35
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$20,000
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeKia
ModelForte
Model year2020
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG31
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG35
CO₂ tailpipe256 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1800

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Forte30 MPG combined
Forte33 MPG combined
Forte28 MPG combined
Forte31 MPG combined
Forte FE35 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City31 MPG
Highway41 MPG
Combined35 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Forte35 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 5% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$352/mo
Amount financed
$18,000
Total interest
$3,131
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5-year fuel cost
$5,743

$1,149/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG35
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Kia Forte?

The 2020 Kia Forte is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway).

Is the 2020 Kia Forte reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2020 Kia Forte, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How safe is the 2020 Kia Forte?

The 2020 Kia Forte earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Kia Forte?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Kia Forte costs roughly $1,149 per year to fuel, or about $5,743 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Kia Forte?

The 2020 Kia Forte is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC