Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 35 recorded runs

Kia Forte 0–60 Times

The Kia Forte 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 35 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Kia Forte is the 2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 95.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Kia Forte is the 2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan, which took 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 80.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Kia Forte tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.80 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.00 seconds at 88.55 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.4sec 2022 GT Sedan

Average 0–60 7.80sec Across 35 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.00sec @ 88.6 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.3sec 2010 EX Sedan

Across 35 verified runs, the Kia Forte ranges from 6.4 to 10.3 seconds 0–60, with a 7.80-second average.

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Tests by model year

35 tests · 8 years

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Model Year 8

2022

Kia Forte · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#01

2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 95.8 mph

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0–60 mph 6.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec

Trap Speed 95.8 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 27 C / 35 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #1 of 35

2020

Kia Forte · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#05

2020 Kia Forte GT Sedan

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec

Trap Speed 96.0 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 25 C / 32 H / 27 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 35

2019

Kia Forte · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.28 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.48 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#19

2019 Kia Forte EX Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.40s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec

Trap Speed 87.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission CVT

MPG EPA 30 C / 40 H / 34 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #19 of 35

#20

2019 Kia Forte EX Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.40s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec

Trap Speed 87.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission CVT

MPG EPA 30 C / 40 H / 37 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #20 of 35

#22

2019 Kia Forte EX Sedan

8.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.40s ¼ mi @ 86.3 mph

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0–60 mph 8.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec

Trap Speed 86.3 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission CVT

MPG EPA 30 C / 40 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #22 of 35

#27

2019 Kia Forte EX Launch Edition Sedan

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 85.4 mph

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0–60 mph 8.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.70 sec

Trap Speed 85.4 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission CVT

MPG EPA 30 C / 40 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #27 of 35

2017

Kia Forte · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.74 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.98 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#03

2017 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec

Trap Speed 94.0 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 23 C / 29 H / 28 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #3 of 35

#06

2017 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.30s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.30 sec

Trap Speed 93.0 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 25 C / 30 H / 28 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #6 of 35

#23

2017 Kia Forte S Sedan

8.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.30s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.30 sec

Trap Speed 88.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 29 C / 38 H / 34.1 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #23 of 35

#24

2017 Kia Forte EX Sedan

8.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.50s ¼ mi @ 85.8 mph

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0–60 mph 8.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.50 sec

Trap Speed 85.8 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 25 C / 33 H / 26.4 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #24 of 35

#28

2017 Kia Forte S Sedan

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.80 sec

Trap Speed 86.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 29 C / 38 H / 27 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #28 of 35

2015

Kia Forte · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#09

2015 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

6.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.30s ¼ mi @ 89.4 mph

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0–60 mph 6.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.30 sec

Trap Speed 89.4 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H / 27 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #9 of 35

2015 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

2014

Kia Forte · 11 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.59 sec

Recorded Tests 11

#02

2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec

Trap Speed 93.0 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H / 27 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #2 of 35

#04

2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.8 mph

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0–60 mph 6.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 92.8 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #4 of 35

#07

2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.6 mph

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0–60 mph 6.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 92.6 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #7 of 35

#08

2014 Kia Forte Koup SX T-GDI Coupe

6.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 93.9 mph

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0–60 mph 6.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 93.9 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 22 C / 29 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #8 of 35

#10

2014 Kia Forte Koup SX T-GDI Coupe

6.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec

Trap Speed 94.0 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 22 C / 29 H / 27 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #10 of 35

#13

2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.60 sec

Trap Speed 90.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 28 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #13 of 35

#15

2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan

7.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.80 sec

Trap Speed 89.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 25 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #15 of 35

#16

2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.70 sec

Trap Speed 89.0 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H / 21 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #16 of 35

#18

2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan

7.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.3 mph

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0–60 mph 7.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.00 sec

Trap Speed 87.3 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 24.4 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #18 of 35

#21

2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.3 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.20 sec

Trap Speed 86.3 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 31 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #21 of 35

#30

2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan

8.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.80 sec

Trap Speed 85.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 30.8 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #30 of 35

2011

Kia Forte · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.58 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.65 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#17

2011 Kia Forte SX 5-door Hatchback

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.90 sec

Trap Speed 88.0 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H / 24 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #17 of 35

#29

2011 Kia Forte SX 5-door Hatchback

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.7 mph

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0–60 mph 8.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.70 sec

Trap Speed 83.7 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 23 C / 32 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #29 of 35

#32

2011 Kia Forte SX 5-door Hatchback

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.90 sec

Trap Speed 84.0 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 23 C / 32 H / 25 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #32 of 35

#34

2011 Kia Forte EX Sedan

9.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.10s ¼ mi @ 83.2 mph

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0–60 mph 9.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.10 sec

Trap Speed 83.2 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 26 C / 36 H / 23.9 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #34 of 35

2010

Kia Forte · 8 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.34 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.38 sec

Recorded Tests 8

#11

2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Coupe

7.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.70 sec

Trap Speed 91.0 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H / 22 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #11 of 35

#12

2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Coupe

7.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 89.9 mph

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0–60 mph 7.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.40 sec

Trap Speed 89.9 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #12 of 35

#14

2010 Kia Forte SX Sedan

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.70 sec

Trap Speed 91.0 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H / 24 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #14 of 35

#25

2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Coupe

8.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.60s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec

Trap Speed 87.0 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H / 25.3 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #25 of 35

#26

2010 Kia Forte SX Sedan

8.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.60s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec

Trap Speed 85.0 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 23 C / 31 H / 32 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #26 of 35

#31

2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan

8.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.60s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec

Trap Speed 85.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 4A

MPG EPA 25 C / 34 H / 22 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #31 of 35

#33

2010 Kia Forte SX Sedan

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.80 sec

Trap Speed 84.0 mph

Engine 2.4L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 23 C / 31 H / 27.6 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #33 of 35

#35

2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan

10.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.60s ¼ mi @ 80.8 mph

▾

0–60 mph 10.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.60 sec

Trap Speed 80.8 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 4A

MPG EPA 25 C / 34 H / 28.8 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #35 of 35

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Kia Forte on record is the 2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 95.8 mph.

The slowest recorded Kia Forte is the 2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan, which takes 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.60 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 35 verified runs, a Kia Forte reaches 60 mph in 7.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.00 seconds at roughly 88.6 mph.

We have verified test data for 8 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Forte can do, not a single marketing claim.

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