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 6-spdEPA, 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

154

Power to weight

0.055 hp/lb

Axle ratio

2.89

Cyl

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

Aspiration

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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

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

MPG City

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

MPG Comb

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

Fuel $/yr

$2,150EPA, 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

29.5 mpg, reported by 7 driversabout 0.5 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

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

Width

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

Height

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

Wheelbase

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

Curb Weight

2,780 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Pass. Vol

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

Cargo Vol

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

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

3

Owner complaints

160

Reported injuries

34

Theft rate

1.7 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

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.