2027 Kia Sportage: every answer
20 trims: $28,990 to $47,390.
Key numbers: LX FWD, the cheapest trim
- MSRP
- $28,990
- Combined mpg
- 28 mpg
- Horsepower
- 187 hp
- Length
- 184.4 in
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,653 lb
33 answers
Fuel and range
- How many mpg does it get?28 mpg combined, LX FWD.
- What does a road trip cost?$66 for 500 miles, LX FWD.
- What does it cost per mile?70 cents a mile all in, LX FWD. Fuel 16 cents.
- Does the IRS mileage rate cover it?Yes. IRS 76 cents vs 70 cents all in, LX FWD.
- Is my mpg normal?Normal: 24 to 32 mpg. EPA 28 combined, LX FWD.
- What mpg at my city and highway mix?28.4 mpg at 50% city, LX FWD.
- Does it need premium gas?Regular, listed for the LX FWD.
- Drive or fly?Drive $232, fly $750, 500 mi each way, 2 people.
- How far does it go on a tank?400 miles per tank, LX FWD.
Towing
- How much can it tow?Up to 2,500 lb, highest-rated trim.
- What can it tow?Yes, up to 2,500 lb. 1 of 26 trailer types fit. Top trim, 80% margin.
Price and payments
- What is the monthly payment?$579 a month, LX FWD, 60 months.
- What is the out-the-door price?$32,329 out the door in Michigan.
- 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $3,128. $2,000 rebate, 60 months.
- How fast does it lose value?Keeps 68% after 3 years (2023 model).
- What changed since last year?+$1,400 base price vs 2025. 2026: no redesign found. Cheapest trim.
Hybrid, EV and AWD
- Is the hybrid worth it?Hybrid: pays back in 2.7 years. Same trim: LX FWD.
- Is AWD worth it?AWD: +$1,800, -2 mpg. LX pair, 6 years.
- What does it cost to own a year?$8,396 a year, all in. LX FWD, 12,000 miles, 5 years.
- What does it cost to charge?Full charge at home: $2.51. $9.77 per 100 miles, 18.2 cents a kWh, 50% electric.
- How long does it take to charge?Empty to full at home: 1 h 55 min. Level 2, 7.2 kW, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD.
Size and fit
- How big is it?184.4 in long.
- Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
- Will it clear the snow?7.1 in of clearance, LX FWD.
- Can it make a U-turn?19.3 ft turning circle, SX Prestige FWD.
Tires
Trims and equipment
- What are the trim levels, in order?20 trims, from $28,990. Top: $47,390. MSRP, before options.
- What transmission does it have?8-speed automatic, 11 of 20 trims.
- How long is the warranty?5 years or 60,000 miles, basic cover. Powertrain 10 years or 100,000 miles.
Safety and recalls
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