2021 Kia Sorento mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
26mpg
- 24 city, 29 highway.
- Top 25% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 14 trims: 24 to 37 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid S FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 39 | 35 | 37 | 17.7 | 655 | $1,038 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 39 | 35 | 37 | 17.7 | 655 | $1,038 |
| LX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 17.7 | 460 | $1,477 |
| S FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 17.7 | 460 | $1,477 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| SX FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| SX-Prestige FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| LX AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 23 | 25 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| S AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 25 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| EX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| SX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| SX Prestige X-Line AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| SX-Prestige X-Line AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 26 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,477
- Per month
- $123
- Per mile
- 12.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $56.64
- Best mpg: Hybrid S FWD, 37 mpg. $1,038 a year.
- Top trim: SX-Prestige X-Line AWD. $1,600 a year. $123 more than the LX FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.4 | $11.03 |
| 300 miles | 10.3 | $33.10 |
| 500 miles | 17.2 | $55.17 |
| 1,000 miles | 34.5 | $110 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $107
- Per year
- $1,280
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 26 mpg good? Yes. Beats 63% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2021 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Seltos | S FWD | 31 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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