Kia Forte 0–60 Times
The Kia Forte 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 35 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Kia Forte is the 2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 95.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Kia Forte is the 2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan, which took 10.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 80.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 35 verified production tests of the Kia Forte, 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 6.40sec 2022 GT Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 7.80sec Across 35 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00sec @ 88.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.30sec 2010 EX Sedan
Across 35 verified production runs, the Kia Forte ranges from 6.40 to 10.30 seconds 0–60, with a 7.80-second average.
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Kia Forte Performance Overview
Compact and front-drive in every tested form, the Kia Forte spans 2010 to 2022 here across 35 verified tests, all production vehicles. Performance began with the TD generation (2010–2013), powered by naturally aspirated Theta II four-cylinders making 156–173 hp. Early results ranged from the 2010 EX Sedan at 10.3 seconds to 60 mph to the quicker 2010 Koup SX Coupe at 7.1 seconds, establishing the first clear performance benchmark for the nameplate.
The YD generation (2014–2018) brought the Forte’s biggest step, expanding from the Nu 2.0 MPI base engine to the turbocharged 201-hp G4FJ in SX models. That change produced the model’s all-time best 6.4-second 0-60 run in the 2014 Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback, while mainstream trims remained in the mid- to high-7-second range. Across the full data set, the average Forte reaches 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 16.0 seconds at 88.5 mph.
The BD generation (2019–2022 in this data) retained the 147–201 hp gasoline lineup and kept the same ceiling. The current-generation reference point is again 6.4 seconds, this time from the 2022 GT Sedan, which also sets the quickest quarter-mile at 14.9 seconds at 95.8 mph. Today, the Forte stands as a gasoline-only compact with consistent sub-7-second performance available in GT form.
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Kia Forte 0–60 Times by Generation: TD to BD
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | 2019–present | 7.70s | 6.40s — 2022 GT Sedan | 6 | The BD generation (2019–present) averaged 7.70 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2022 GT Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 147 to 201 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
| YD | 2014–2018 | 7.41s | 6.40s — 2014 Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback | 17 | The YD generation (2014–2018) averaged 7.41 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2014 Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 147 to 201 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
| TD | 2010–2013 | 8.42s | 7.10s — 2010 Koup SX Coupe | 12 | The TD generation (2010–2013) averaged 8.42 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2010 Koup SX Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 156 to 173 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations. |
BD 2019–present
Avg 0–60 7.70s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 6
2022 GT Sedan
The BD generation (2019–present) averaged 7.70 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2022 GT Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 147 to 201 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
YD 2014–2018
Avg 0–60 7.41s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 17
2014 Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback
The YD generation (2014–2018) averaged 7.41 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2014 Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 147 to 201 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
TD 2010–2013
Avg 0–60 8.42s
Fastest 7.10s
Tests 12
2010 Koup SX Coupe
The TD generation (2010–2013) averaged 8.42 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2010 Koup SX Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 156 to 173 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
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Kia Forte 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
35 production tests · 8 years ▾
2022 Kia Forte
1 production run Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan
6.40sec 0–60
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
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,100 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 35 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 35 production runs
How we verify Kia Forte performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia Forte trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Kia Forte 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Kia Forte performance FAQs
11 questions The 2022 Kia Forte GT Sedan does 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It also runs the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds at 95.8 mph. That makes it the quickest Forte on record and the quickest stock Forte as well, with 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft from its turbocharged engine.
The fastest Kia Forte on record is the 2022 GT Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It also owns the model’s quickest quarter-mile pass at 14.9 seconds with a 95.8-mph trap speed. Across all 35 Forte tests, no other trim has gone quicker to 60 mph.
The fastest stock Kia Forte is the 2022 GT Sedan at 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. Because all 35 Forte tests are production vehicles, the fastest Forte overall and the fastest stock Forte are the same car. Its quarter-mile result is 14.9 seconds at 95.8 mph.
Across 35 verified Kia Forte tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.8 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 16.0 seconds at 88.5 mph. On the quick end, the best Forte hits 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is 10.3 seconds.
The BD-generation Kia Forte, covering 2019 and newer models, averages 7.7 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest BD Forte is the 2022 GT Sedan at 6.4 seconds. Power across this generation ranges from 147 to 201 horsepower, with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines.
The fastest BD-generation Kia Forte is the 2022 GT Sedan, recorded at 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. That matches the quickest time of any Forte generation. Within the BD generation, Kia offered both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline powertrains, with output ranging from 147 to 201 horsepower.
The YD-generation Kia Forte, sold from 2014 to 2018, averages 7.41 seconds from 0-60 mph across 17 tests. Its quickest version is the 2014 Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback at 6.4 seconds. Power ranges from 147 to 201 horsepower, with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines.
The TD-generation Kia Forte, covering 2010 to 2013, averages 8.42 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. The quickest TD model is the 2010 Koup SX Coupe at 7.1 seconds. This generation used naturally aspirated gasoline engines only, with output ranging from 156 to 173 horsepower.
The GT Sedan is clearly quicker than the EX Sedan. Across recorded runs, the GT Sedan averages 6.55 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 6.4 seconds. The EX Sedan averages 8.38 seconds, with a best of 7.3 seconds. That gives the GT a sizable advantage in straight-line acceleration.
These two are effectively tied at the top on best runs. The Forte5 SX T-GDI 5-door Hatchback has a best 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds, and the GT Sedan also posts a best of 6.4 seconds. On average, the GT Sedan is slightly quicker at 6.55 seconds versus 6.77 seconds for the Forte5 SX T-GDI.
The quickest Kia Forte quarter-mile on record is 14.9 seconds at 95.8 mph, set by the 2022 GT Sedan. Across all 35 Forte tests, the average quarter-mile is 16.0 seconds at 88.5 mph. That gives a good benchmark for where most Forte trims land, from base models to the GT.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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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