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Kia Forte Real World MPG

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#12 of 62 Re: Forte SX via Optima [jimpimms] by lcw1

Apr 11, 2011 (2:42 pm)

Replying to: jimpimms (Apr 11, 2011 9:01 am)
Thanks! That helps.

#13 of 62 2011 Kia Forte 5-door Manual Tranny by compensate

Apr 13, 2011 (1:38 pm)

I bought a 2011 Kia Forte 5-door with a 6-speed manual transmission to replace my 2001 Hyundai Elantra GT (250,000 miles on it).
 
On my first tank of gas (dealer filled tank before I left), I got 33.5 mpg. This consisted of about 10% stop-and-go city driving, 10% interstate highway cruising in rolling hills at about 75 mph, and 80% on back highways with lots of rolling hills (a few steep hills) at about 65 mph most of the time. I am also still learning to get the feel of this clutch, as I tend to over-rev a bit here and there. Also the gas is 10% ethanol and temps have ranged from 40 degrees (early morning drives) to 90 degrees (record high temp one day).
 
I'll try to post more mileage as I get the car slowly broken-in.

#14 of 62 compensate... by iluvmysephia1

Apr 14, 2011 (4:18 am)

congratulations on the new Kia Forte sedan. Pop some pics in here if possible so we can see it. Kia is ever-impressive when compared to the rest of the automakers. I put the Germans as the most expensive cars that are really over-hyped, over-priced and utterly not worth even talking about.
 
But the South Koreans are the sharpest tacks out there if you take Mitsubishi of Japan out of the picture. Both Kia and Mitsubishi will make you a vehicle you can be proud of and that will last. Good gas mileage on your Forte there-nice to see you bought a manual tranny.
 
I think you're gonna absolutely love your 2011 Kia Forte sedan! Sounds like you already do!

#15 of 62 Kia Forte 5 door - poor mileage by vtcarguy

Apr 15, 2011 (8:50 am)

I recently purchased a 2011 Kia Forte 5 Door to replace my 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT with over 185,000 miles.
The highway mileage with my KIA FORTE 5 door with the 6 speed automatic is absolutely terrible!
With over 4,000 miles on the best mileage I have gotten is 29.68 miles per gallon compared to a highway estimate of 36mpg. I achieved 29mpg after over 300 miles of highjway driving by never going over 69 mph, using cruise control whenever possible and excelerating as slowly as possible. Typical is 26.5 to 28.5 mpg. My Hyundai always provided me with 31-32 MPG no matter how hard I drove it.
Is anyone getting poor gas mileage with their Kia?

#16 of 62 Re: Kia Forte 5 door - poor mileage [vtcarguy] by jimpimms

Apr 15, 2011 (1:30 pm)

Replying to: vtcarguy (Apr 15, 2011 8:50 am)
There's obviously something wrong, like a malfunctioning oxygen sensor. Ask the dealer to check for OBD2 codes. With your type of driving, you should be getting highway mileage in the mid to upper-30s.

#17 of 62 Re: Kia Forte 5 door - poor mileage [jimpimms] by vtcarguy

Apr 15, 2011 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: jimpimms (Apr 15, 2011 1:30 pm)
Thanks jimpimms! I'll let you know how I make out

#18 of 62 Re: Kia Forte 5 door - poor mileage [vtcarguy] by sschultz

Apr 21, 2011 (7:17 am)

Replying to: vtcarguy (Apr 15, 2011 8:50 am)
Strangely enough I also traded in a 2002 Elantra GT for this inefficient 5 door 2011 forte EX. I'm very disappointed with my gas mileage at 4K - averaging 29-30.5 MPG driving highway 40 miles a day between 50-70mph. Car is already in the shop for some horrendous driver side wheel noises - already regretting this purchase.

#19 of 62 Re: Kia Forte 5 door - poor mileage [vtcarguy] by vtcarguy

Apr 26, 2011 (10:56 am)

Replying to: vtcarguy (Apr 15, 2011 2:10 pm)
I took my Forte to the Dealer and had them check everything out due to the poor mileage I am getting. "Nothing is wrong!" Kia Customer Assistance told me as long as I get at least the city rating of 26 there is nothing they are willing to do.
I even went to so far as to talk to the Dealer about trading and then I decided I'm not giving Kia any more $. So if anyone wants to buy a 7 week old Kia with 4,000 miles on it at a substantial discount drop me a line. I headed back to Hyundai!

#20 of 62 fuel efficiency by montreal_v6

May 03, 2011 (9:34 am)

well, I got my 2010 forte EX last December with 1700km (demo??)
and today, I got 18000KM (12000miles) on it.
on my last trip of 1400km, I noticed fuel efficiency has increased to 40mpg or 7.1L/100km
I always carry my tools and parts in my truck that weight about 200Lbs and I drive 110km/h to 120km/h on winter tire 16"
I would say that before last trip it was giving me around 8.2L/100km
My conclussion is that the weather can contribute/affect the fuel efficiency by far.
This last trip the temp was around 7C and week before was around -5 ~-20C in avarage.
So, hopfully, with the spring time and 4 season tire changes, the fuel comsumption gets better.
cheers.
Location
Calgary, AB
 
Gas price: CDN$1.239 / litre
1CDN $= U$S 1.05

#21 of 62 Re: Kia Forte 5 door - poor mileage [sschultz] by compensate

May 13, 2011 (9:18 am)

Replying to: sschultz (Apr 21, 2011 7:17 am)
First, it is interesting that several of us current Kia Forte5 owners used to own the Elantra GT 5 door. Probably because the newest Elantra 5-door is an ugly, boxy wagon, no longer resembling the true hatchback design of the earlier Elantra GT 5-door.
 
I have to agree with others about my 2001 Elantra GT - my gas mileage didn't change a lot, whether I drove it hard (95 mph) or easy (75 pmh). With a 5-speed manual, my Elantra got about 31-32 mpg consistently, even at 250,000 miles!
 
On a recent long roadtrip, I drove my 2011 Kia Forte EX a lot more aggressively. I followed a long convoy of speeding cars along I-75 at speed ranging from 85 to 95 mph. I also used the air conditioner. I got 28.5 mpg driving under those conditions. I was expecting to get better highway mileage, even when speeding, especially since each spark plug has its own "coil" unit mounted directly above it.
 
I'll keep checking the mileage and see how it changes.

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