Forte

Overview

Body

Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

145

Power to weight

0.051 hp/lb

Axle ratio

2.94

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

294 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

5/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

41.3 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 11.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

178 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

2,862 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Pass. Vol

96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Cargo Vol

14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

1

Owner complaints

254

Reported injuries

11

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.