Petrol · 2010–2024
Kia Forte
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Kia Forte. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 7.8 L/100km, about $2,535 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 7.8 L/100km
- 2024 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,535
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 638 km
- 50 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Forte costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.05 per 100 km | $2,535 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $18.93 per 100 km | $2,102 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.00 per 100 miles | £1,540 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.51 per 100 miles | $1,959 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
BD (Cerato), 2019–2027
Specs for the 2.0 S sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BD (Cerato)
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,640 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,295 kg
- Boot
- 502 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 112 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 169 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2018
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
YD (Cerato), 2014–2018
Specs for the 2.0 S sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- YD (Cerato)
- Built
- 2014-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,559 mm
- Width
- 1,781 mm
- Height
- 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,295 kg
- Boot
- 422 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 116 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.9 L/100km
- CO₂
- 174 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
TD (Cerato), 2009–2013
Specs for the 2.0 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- TD (Cerato)
- Built
- 2009-2013
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,435 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,461 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,649 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,277 kg
- Boot
- 483 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 121 kW
- Torque
- 195 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2009
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
Kia Forte questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Forte?
The 2024 Kia Forte uses 7.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Forte cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,535 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Kia Forte go on a full tank?
About 638 km from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Kia Forte's boot?
502 L, for the 2.0 S sedan.
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