Kia Forte Koup

20112017 · 27 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
26
Best
28

The Kia Forte Koup has been tested by the EPA across 27 different configurations spanning model years 2011 through 2017. Over this period, the Forte Koup has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 26 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7)Regular
$2,200253227MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2016
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2016
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500222924MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150253428MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150253428MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
2015
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2015
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500222924MPG
2014
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2014
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500222924MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG

Historical Efficiency

2017
28
2016
28
2015
28
2014
28
2013
28
2012
28
2011
28

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Forte Koup) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Forte Koup. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Forte grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
927
Total Deaths
592

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
7.9%
Fire Occurrence
3.5%
Speeding Involved
13.9%
DUI Involved
17.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
12%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes113
Fatalities
76
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2022
Fatal Crashes112
Fatalities
71
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2021
Fatal Crashes118
Fatalities
81
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2020
Fatal Crashes108
Fatalities
76
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2019
Fatal Crashes105
Fatalities
58
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2018
Fatal Crashes95
Fatalities
64
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes107
Fatalities
72
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2016
Fatal Crashes86
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2015
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2014
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.60

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2017
2
2016
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
2
2011
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory