2025 Kia Sorento mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
26mpg
- 23 city, 31 highway.
- Top 28% of 154 SUVs (2025).
- 17 trims: 23 to 36 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 36 | 36 | 36 | 17.7 | 637 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 34 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 34 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 34 | 34 | 34 | N/A | N/A | $1,129 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 33 | 34 | 33 | 12.4 | 409 | $1,051 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 33 | 34 | 33 | 12.4 | 409 | $1,051 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 33 | 34 | 33 | N/A | N/A | $1,051 |
| LX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | 17.7 | 460 | $1,477 |
| S FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | 17.7 | 460 | $1,477 |
| S AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| EX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| SX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| X-Line EX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| X-Line SX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
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 EX FWD, 36 mpg. $1,067 a year.
- Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD. $1,051 a year. $426 less than the LX FWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | 30 | 74 | 46.0 | 33 | $1,051 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 30 | 74 | 46.0 | 33 | $1,051 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | 30 | 74 | 46.0 | 33 | $1,051 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | J1772 | 6.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.2 | $10.32 |
| 300 miles | 9.7 | $30.97 |
| 500 miles | 16.1 | $51.61 |
| 1,000 miles | 32.3 | $103 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Seltos | LX AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Toyota Highlander | LE FWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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