Kia · model year 2016
2016 Kia Forte
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Kia Forte model years →
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 353 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 368 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 303 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 30 | 294 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 323 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 319 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 315 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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21V622000 2021-08-09 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2016
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.