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Kia Forte vs. Honda Pilot MPG

Chart is based on 326 fuel economy reports for the Kia Forte and 353 fuel economy reports for the Honda Pilot.

Kia Forte MPG

Kia Forte Kia Forte 2015 30.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2013 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2012 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2012 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011 31.3 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011 28.4 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 32.1 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010 32.6 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2015 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 5 55 40 97 30.7  
2013 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 13 48 16 23 107 24.4  
2012 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 30 0 70 90 28.1  
2012 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 8 22 18 52 68 27.1  
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 0 28 32 39 72 31.3  
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light none 0 0 70 30 70 27.9  
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 3 16 9 72 72 28.4  
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2010 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light hvy 10 20 25 45 60 28.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med none 7 29 5 58 112 26.4  
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 1 57 20 23 68 25.6  
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 2 40 10 48 68 28.3  
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 4 25 12 59 91 27.6  
2010 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
hills lead light 28 15 5 53 100 23.1  
2010 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 3 7 17 73 67 27.9  
2010 2dr Coupe 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med hvy 0 20 13 68 73 32.1  
2010 2dr Coupe 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light hvy 5 9 30 56 65 32.6  

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Honda Pilot MPG

Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2016 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2016 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2014 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2013 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2012 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2012 16.3 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2011 21.6 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2011 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2010 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2010 17.8 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2009 19.4 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2009 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2008 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2008 18.7 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2007 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2007 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2006 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2006 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2005 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2004 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2003 16.6 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2016 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 9 19 73 67 26.1  
2016 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 10 30 10 50 70 24.4  
2014 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 21 0 47 33 61 19.5  
2013 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 0 0 5 95 65 28.1  
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light hvy 10 10 20 60 70 22.5  
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light hvy 3 30 43 23 63 16.3  
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
hills med hvy 10 7 22 62 68 21.6  
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2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
hills med none 4 5 32 59 94 19.7  
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 6 18 39 38 67 20.2  
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 9 10 34 47 67 17.8  
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 12 26 19 43 65 19.4  
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light none 6 26 29 39 73 18.0  
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
flat med hvy 11 11 31 47 67 20.2  
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light none 2 9 33 56 67 18.7  
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 6 12 28 54 69 19.5  
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 12 17 41 30 67 17.1  
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 3 34 19 44 66 19.2  
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 4 23 31 42 66 18.1  
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 8 14 23 56 65 19.5  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat med light 4 10 34 52 70 20.0  
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 6 16 29 49 84 16.6  

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Pilot MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Forte

Kia Forte Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2019 The Kia Forte's EPA fuel economy ratings of 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway aren't quite best in class, but they're close. Unless you include the 55/49 Honda Insight and the 53/52 Toyota Corolla Hybrid in the class--then they're not so close. In my real-world suburban driving I observed trip computer averages in the low 40s in the Forte, similar to a 2016 Civic LX with a similarly sized, similarly non-turbo engine. A Civic EX, with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, should do a few mpg better. In the hybrid Honda Insight, I observed suburban trip computer averages in the 60s, but "only" 40 mpg on the highway, not even as good as the non-hybrids. see full Kia Forte review
Kia Forte Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
I've made it through the top reasons to buy a Kia Forte SX, but no mention of performance and handling (the reasons to upgrade from lesser trims) yet. But neither is the top reason not to buy one, either. Okay, maybe handling is. I'm trying to decide as I write this. Handling definitely isn't the car's largest weakness. That would be fuel economy. With a manual transmission, the Kia Forte SX achieves worst-in-class EPA ratings: 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. (The automatic goes a mile farther on each highway gallon.) Mind you, the Civic doesn't do much better, with 22/31. But the big-engined Mazda achieves 25/37 with a manual, and a lofty 28/39 with an automatic. And the much quicker Volkswagen GTI scores 25/34 and 25/33, respectively. The Forte EX, with its larger but non-turbocharged engine, is more competitive: 24/33 with the manual and 25/36 with the automatic. Maybe the Forte SX just doesn't test well. In my suburban driving the trip computer reported averages between 25 and 40 (depending on the frequency of stops and the heaviness of my right foot), with most in the low 30s. The trip computers in the Honda, Mazda, and Volkswagen all reported about the same. The Kia's trip computer also reported better-than-EPA averages on the highway, but not by as wide a margin. Short gearing restricted 70-mph-highway averages to about 33, well short of the high 30s observed in the others. see full Kia Forte review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Forte

Kia Forte Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After many trips up and down the eastern USA coast (NY-FL and back) It has proven itself reliable and seems to do very well on the highway. Available power is decent, and fuel mileage is really good. It's unusual f we don't get at least the rated 33MPG but usually are between 35 and 38 with a full passenger load and moderately filled trunk. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I was able to get 33 on my first tank going 75 on 90% highway driving and 27 with more mixed driving and highway driving at a highr speed. see full Kia Forte review
2010 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
even with a lead foot i get 20-24 mpg and on a long road trip 600 miles easily achieved 33 mpg, while still being fun to drive see full Kia Forte review
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seemed rather impressive, especially given its acceleration relative to others in the class. see full Kia Forte review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 Aided by cylinder deactivation while cruising, the 2015 Honda Pilot's fuel economy figures were about average in the class: 18 MPG city, 25 MPG highway with front-wheel drive (FWD) and 17/24 with all-wheel drive (AWD). For 2016, a reduction in curb weight, an updated engine, and a sixth transmission ratio bump the ratings to 19/27 with FWD and 18/26 with AWD. The Touring and Elite trims include a nine-speed automatic that adds another MPG to the city ratings, tying the best-in-class Nissan Pathfinder. The Toyota Highlander doesn't even do as well with its base four-cylinder engine (20/25) and lags with its V6 (19/25 with FWD, 18/24 with AWD). In hybrid form the Highlander only has much of an edge in city driving (27/28). The Ford Explorer is competitive with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine (19/28 with FWD, 18/26 with AWD), but with a V6 falls well short of the Pilot's fuel efficiency. As do the GM crossovers. In my suburban driving the Pilot's trip computer typically reported low 20s but as high as 27.7. This is similar to the Pathfinder and a few MPG better than the Highlander. On a 70-MPH hgihway the trip computer reported an average of 26 MPG. see full Honda Pilot review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
City fuel economy is lousy (average about 11 mpg), but our highway numbers are great for such a huge vehicle, particularly if we stay at 65 mph or slower. I've been able to sustain 29 mpg on a flat road at 55 mph. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
When new, routinely 13L per 100 or worse, but improved after 1st oil change. Now at 10,000 Km, the gas mileage is around 11.6L per 100 in mixed driving. Gas mileage is VERY sensitive to wind direction. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Good fuel economy for a 7 place suv. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Many of the non-Hybrid SUVs have lower fuel economy that then Pilot. I am getting close to 20 MPG on average. A significant improvement over my previous SUVs. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Mileage improved over GMC Denail that was ageing. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
best in its class. Highlander gives better mileage buts its NOT a 8 seater. see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Same fuel economy as the highlander, but with regular fuel, despite the poliot being the larger vehicle see full Honda Pilot review
2004 0 Great fuel economy for the size. see full Honda Pilot review
2004 0 Great fuel economy for the size. see full Honda Pilot review
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
For this mid-large size SUV, getting 21-22 MPG with AWD is great see full Honda Pilot review
Honda Pilot Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Great fuel economy for a 7 place suv. see full Honda Pilot review
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
not so good in the city excellent highway economy for a large suv. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
could be better see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
No 4 cylinder model available so city MPG < 20. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The fuel economy is decent, but there is always room for improvement. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not as good as I would expect: no better, than real 4x4 SUVs, such as 4Runner see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
get 14 mpg around town and 27 on the road see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Averaging 18 MPG and squeezing out nearly 20 when I drive slow and easy. see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
0 see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Too Low see full Honda Pilot review