Kia Sportage MPG by Year
EPA rates the best gas Sportage of each model year at 22 to 28 mpg combined, the best hybrid at 42 to 43 mpg (2023 to 2026), and the best plug-in hybrid at 35 to 36 mpg on gas alone (2023 to 2026).
Every year from 2010 to 2026 is below, with city and highway ratings and EPA's yearly cost to run each version.
Every Sportage model year
Newest first. Each cell is the best-rated version of that kind that year, with its city and highway ratings and EPA's yearly cost to run it. Plug-in hybrids show mpg on gas alone, MPGe on electricity, electric range and cost with charging. Open a year for every version.
| Model year | Best gas | Best hybrid | Best plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 mpg 25 city / 33 hwy $2,400 a year | 42 mpg 41 city / 44 hwy $1,600 a year | 36 mpg on gas 83 MPGe on electricity 33 mi electric range $1,300 a year with charging | |
| 28 mpg 25 city / 32 hwy $2,400 a year | 43 mpg 42 city / 44 hwy $1,550 a year | 35 mpg on gas 84 MPGe on electricity 34 mi electric range $1,300 a year with charging | |
| 28 mpg 25 city / 33 hwy $2,400 a year | 43 mpg 42 city / 44 hwy $1,550 a year | 35 mpg on gas 84 MPGe on electricity 34 mi electric range $1,300 a year with charging | |
| 28 mpg 25 city / 32 hwy $2,400 a year | 43 mpg 42 city / 44 hwy $1,550 a year | 35 mpg on gas 84 MPGe on electricity 34 mi electric range $1,300 a year with charging | |
| 26 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,600 a year | – | – | |
| 26 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,600 a year | – | – | |
| 26 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,600 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 26 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,600 a year | – | – | |
| 26 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,600 a year | – | – | |
| 23 mpg 21 city / 28 hwy $2,900 a year | – | – | |
| 23 mpg 20 city / 26 hwy $2,900 a year | – | – | |
| 23 mpg 20 city / 26 hwy $2,900 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 21 city / 30 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 21 city / 30 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 22 city / 30 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 22 mpg 20 city / 25 hwy $3,050 a year | – | – |
When the best ratings changed
Each year against the model year before it. Years not listed kept the same best ratings.
- 2011 Gas up 3 mpg to 25
- 2014 Gas down 2 mpg to 23
- 2017 Gas up 3 mpg to 26
- 2019 Gas down 1 mpg to 25
- 2020 Gas up 1 mpg to 26
- 2023 Gas up 2 mpg to 28; hybrid version added, at 43 mpg; plug-in hybrid version added, at 35 mpg on gas
- 2026 Hybrid down 1 mpg to 42; plug-in hybrid up 1 mpg to 36 on gas
Kia Sportage best combined rating by model year
The best-rated gas and hybrid version of each model year, from EPA.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2026: gas 28 mpg · hybrid 42 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| 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 |
Sportage years to avoid and problems by year
How the Sportage's fuel economy since 2010 compares with 54 other models
Questions
Which Kia Sportage year has the best MPG?
By EPA's ratings, the best gas Sportage gets 28 mpg combined (2023 to 2026); the best hybrid version gets 43 mpg (2023 to 2025); the best plug-in hybrid gets 36 mpg on gas alone (2026) and up to 84 MPGe on electricity (2023 to 2025).
How much better is the Sportage hybrid's MPG?
In 2026, EPA rates the best Sportage hybrid at 42 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the best gas version: 14 mpg more.
How much does a year of fuel cost for a Kia Sportage?
At EPA's current prices and 15,000 miles a year, the best gas version costs $2,400 (2023 to 2026) to $3,050 (2010); the best hybrid version costs $1,550 (2023 to 2025) to $1,600 (2026); the best plug-in hybrid costs $1,300 (2023 to 2026) with charging. Each year's page has the cost of every version.
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. The yearly cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles, 55% of them in the city; a plug-in hybrid's assumes EPA's typical mix of charging and gas.
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.