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The Kia Forte zero to 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, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Kia Forte 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Kia Forte is 2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 14.9 seconds at 95.8 , according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Kia Forte is 2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 10.3 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.6 seconds at 80.8 , according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Kia Forte tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 7.8 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16 seconds at 88.55 mph.

Average Kia Forte 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2022
6.40 sec
14.90 sec
2020
6.70 sec
15.00 sec
2019
8.28 sec
16.48 sec
2017
7.74 sec
15.98 sec
2015
6.90 sec
15.30 sec
2014
7.30 sec
15.59 sec
2011
8.58 sec
16.65 sec
2010
8.34 sec
16.38 sec

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2022 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2022 Kia Forte is 6.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  95.8

2020 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2020 Kia Forte is 6.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2020 Kia Forte GT Sedan
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  96

2019 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2019 Kia Forte is 8.28 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.48 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2019 Kia Forte EX Launch Edition Sedan
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  85.4
Vehicle
2019 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  87
Vehicle
2019 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  86.3
Vehicle
2019 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  87

2017 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Kia Forte is 7.74 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.98 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85.8
Vehicle
2017 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  94
Vehicle
2017 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  93
Vehicle
2017 Kia Forte S Sedan
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  86
Vehicle
2017 Kia Forte S Sedan
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  88

2015 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2015 Kia Forte is 6.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2015 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  89.4

2014 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2014 Kia Forte is 7.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.59 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  89
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  87.3
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  86.3
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  85
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  93
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  89
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  92.8
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  92.6
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte Koup SX T-GDI Coupe
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  94
Vehicle
2014 Kia Forte Koup SX T-GDI Coupe
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  93.9

2011 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2011 Kia Forte is 8.58 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.65 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2011 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.1 sec @  83.2
Vehicle
2011 Kia Forte SX 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88
Vehicle
2011 Kia Forte SX 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  84
Vehicle
2011 Kia Forte SX 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  83.7

2010 Kia Forte 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2010 Kia Forte is 8.34 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.38 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan
0-60 Time
10.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.6 sec @  80.8
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Coupe
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  91
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Coupe
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  89.9
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Coupe
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  87
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte SX Sedan
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  91
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte SX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85
Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte SX Sedan
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  84

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Kia Forte 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Kia Forte for all model years available in our database.

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