2015 Kia Sportage MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Kia Sportage is rated 21 to 23 mpg combined across 6 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Kia Sportage · 6 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

23MPG combined

20 city 26 highway

$2,900 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $2,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,900 to $3,200 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2014.

Fewer complaints than a typical Sportage year

The 2015 drew 15 owner complaints in its first three years, against 36 for a typical Sportage year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2017 and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Sportage year ranked The 2015 Sportage's recalls and problems

Every 2015 Sportage version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Sportage FWD	23 mpg	20 / 26	$2,900
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Sportage FWD	23 mpg	21 / 28	$2,900
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · SX EPA listing: Sportage SX FWD	22 mpg	20 / 26	$3,050
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Sportage AWD	22 mpg	19 / 26	$3,050
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Sportage AWD	21 mpg	19 / 24	$3,200
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · SX EPA listing: Sportage SX AWD	21 mpg	19 / 25	$3,200

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,915	$243	$14,576
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,915	$243	$14,576
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · SX	$3,048	$254	$15,239
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,048	$254	$15,239
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,193	$266	$15,964
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · SX	$3,193	$266	$15,964

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Kia Sportage MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 to 28 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 28 since 2023. Hybrid: 42 to 43 mpg (2023 to 2026); highest in 2023.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2015: gas 23 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Kia Sportage best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	22	–
2011	25	–
2012	25	–
2013	25	–
2014	23	–
2015	23	–
2016	23	–
2017	26	–
2018	26	–
2019	25	–
2020	26	–
2021	26	–
2022	26	–
2023	28	43
2024	28	43
2025	28	43
2026	28	42

Every Sportage year's ratings in one table

How the 2015 Sportage compares

2015 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Honda CR-V Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Forester Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage This page Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,550

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2015 Sportage recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 146 owner complaints for the 2015 Sportage.

Owners most often describe engine failure (34 complaints, 23%), then stalling (25). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 to 5 stars, depending on the version.

See the 2015 Sportage recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2015 Kia Sportage's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 2 mpg: the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl gets 23 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 with AWD.

Does the 2015 Kia Sportage need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Kia Sportage version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 Sportage's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 23 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.