Model year guide

2017 Kia forte5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Kia forte5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2017 Kia forte5 — representative photo
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2017 Kia forte5 at a glance

Combined25–28 mpg

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2017 Kia forte5 safety ratings

Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2017 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2017 Kia forte5 MPG & running costs

Combined25–28 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,533
EPA size classLarge Cars
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume23 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$667 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Kia forte5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,665
Fuel only$12,665
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Kia forte5 trims & engines on record

Trims
LX
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 164 hp

2017 Kia forte5 vehicles on record

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2017 Kia forte5 — frequently asked questions

What is the 2017 Kia forte5 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2017 Kia forte5 crash-test ratings of side 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2017 Kia forte5 get?

The 2017 Kia forte5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.