Against 476 other 4-cyl cars rated 2015–2017, the Forte Koup sits right on their 27.4 mpg average.
Every Kia Forte Koup engine, compared
The Kia Forte Koup was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24.9 / 33.7 | 2011–2017 | $1,371 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 32.5 mpg, the Nissan Versa 34 mpg and the Volkswagen Jetta 35.8 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2017 Forte Koup. The Forte Koup costs the most of them to run: $298 a year more than the Volkswagen Jetta.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2015–2017 | −$30 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,200 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Kia Forte Koup gives up 8 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 25 in the city, $372 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Forte Koup changed over the years
Combined figure across the 7 model years the Forte Koup was rated in, all of them at 28 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2016 | 25 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2015 | 25 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2014 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2013 | 25 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2012 | 25 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2011 | 25 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Kia Forte Koup — 1 engine across 2011–2017. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,200. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Kia Forte Koup get?
28 mpg combined, 25 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2011 the Forte Koup has averaged 28 mpg.
Is the 2017 Forte Koup more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Does the Forte Koup get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
No: 28 mpg for the 2017 Forte Koup against 32.5 for the 2018 Ford Focus, about $189 a year more to run.
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