2011 Kia Forte for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 9.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2011 Kia Forte for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2011 Kia Forte specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190.3 g/km | 201 g/km | 212 g/km | 212 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $13.18 | $14.11 | $14.26 |
2011 Kia Forte: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 | 31 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,317 | US$2,450 | US$2,600 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,636 | $2,822 | $2,852 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Kia Forte
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (48), air bags (36) and service brakes (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an... |
| 18V363000 | 2018-06-01 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. |
| 16V070000 | 2016-02-05 | power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Kia Forte: before you buy
No 2011 Kia Forte is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2011 Kia Forte before buying one.
Before you sign for the Forte
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 8.1 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 24 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $37.68 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,317 a year for 15,000 miles.
The Forte in everyday use
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. For luggage, 566 litres means bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Good uses for the Forte
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
Try the Forte on your commute, then decide. If the Forte is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.56 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,317 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ready to ask?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Kia Forte from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Kia Forte for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Kia Forte
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Kia Forte?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 Kia Forte before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 Kia Forte have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Kia Forte cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,317 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2512.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.