2025 Kia Sportage mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
28mpg
- 25 city, 32 highway.
- Top 17% of 154 SUVs (2025).
- 18 trims: 25 to 43 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 LX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 42 | 44 | 43 | 13.7 | 589 | $893 |
| Hybrid LX AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | 13.7 | 521 | $1,011 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | 13.7 | 521 | $1,011 |
| Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | 13.7 | 521 | $1,011 |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 36 | 35 | 35 | 11.1 | 389 | $957 |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 36 | 35 | 35 | 11.1 | 389 | $957 |
| LX FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SX-Prestige FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| X-Pro AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| X-Pro Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| LX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 27 | 25 | 14.3 | 358 | $1,536 |
| EX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 27 | 25 | 14.3 | 358 | $1,536 |
| X-Line AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 27 | 25 | 14.3 | 358 | $1,536 |
| SX-Prestige AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 23 | 27 | 25 | 14.3 | 358 | $1,536 |
| SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 27 | 25 | 14.3 | 358 | $1,536 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $45.76
- Best mpg: Hybrid LX FWD, 43 mpg. $893 a year.
- Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD. $957 a year. $415 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 X-Line AWD | 34 | 84 | 40.0 | 35 | $957 |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 34 | 84 | 40.0 | 35 | $957 |
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 | 7.2 | N/A | N/A | 2 | 13.8 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.1 | $10.00 |
| 300 miles | 9.4 | $30.00 |
| 500 miles | 15.6 | $50.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 31.3 | $100 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2025 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Seltos | LX AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 22 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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