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

147

Power to weight

0.051 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.06

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

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

MPG City

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

MPG Comb

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

Fuel $/yr

$1,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

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

Eco Score

7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

7/10

Elec. Range

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

Real-world MPG

35 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 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

2,906 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Pass. Vol

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

Cargo Vol

15 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

3

Owner complaints

299

Reported injuries

21

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.