Is the 2017 Kia Forte good on gas?

2017 Kia Forte engine specifications and fuel economy

Compact cars have built a solid reputation in the automotive community, mainly due to their emphasis on quality, durability and efficiency without breaking the bank. One of the most celebrated compact cars of recent memory is the 2017 Kia Forte, and you might be wondering how well it does in the gas mileage department. We’ll let you know at Garden Grove Kia!

2017 Kia Forte engine specifications and performance

Before we can tell you how efficient the 2017 Forte is we should let you know what you can expect under the hood. You’ll find a 2.0-liter Inline 4 that is capable of producing up to 164 horsepower with additional options. This power is shifted through a 6-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic® mode, and with a curb weight of just south of 3,000 pounds, your drive is packed with more energy than ever before!

2017 Kia Forte efficiency and driving range

With all this power, what if we told you that the Forte also excels in fuel economy? That’s right! It can achieve up to 29 miles per gallon in the city and 38 on the highway, with a full tank size of about 13.2 gallons. This equates to a maximum driving range of 502 miles on just one tank! That means that if you really wanted to you could drive from our office in Garden Grove to Tucson, Arizona without having to pull over!

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Test drive the 2017 Kia Forte at Garden Grove Kia

If you are interested in seeing more of what the 2017 Forte is capable of, we encourage you to contact our sales team at Garden Grove Kia. We’ll get you behind the wheel for a test drive and help you out with anything else you’d like to know about the Forte, or any other vehicle in our inventory. Stop by and see us today, and you could be rolling off the lot in your new favorite car!

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