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2026 Kia Sportage mpg

Combined mpg, LX FWD

28mpg

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.

1020304050Median 23Sportage: 28 mpg
139 SUVs (2026), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 23 mpg.
2026 Kia Sportage mpg by trim
TrimEngineDriveCity mpgHwy mpgCombinedTank, galMiles per tankCost a year
Hybrid LX FWD1.6L 4cylFWD41444213.7575$914
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD1.6L 4cylAWD35363611.1 to 13.7N/A$952
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD1.6L 4cylAWD35363611.1 to 13.7N/A$952
Hybrid S AWD1.6L 4cylAWD35363513.7480$1,097
Hybrid EX AWD1.6L 4cylAWD35363513.7480$1,097
Hybrid X-Line AWD1.6L 4cylAWD35363513.7480$1,097
Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD1.6L 4cylAWD35363513.7480$1,097
LX FWD2.5LFWD25332814.3400$1,371
EX FWD2.5LFWD25332814.3400$1,371
SX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD25332814.3400$1,371
SX Prestige FWD2.5L 4cylFWD25332814.3400$1,371
SX-Prestige FWD2.5LFWD25332814.3400$1,371
LX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD24302614.3372$1,477
EX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD24302614.3372$1,477
X-Line AWD2.5L 4cylAWD24302614.3372$1,477
SX-Prestige AWD2.5LAWD24302614.3372$1,477
SX Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD24302614.3372$1,477
X-Pro Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD23262414.3343$1,600

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, 42 mpg. $914 a year.
  • Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD. $952 a year. $420 less than the LX FWD.

Plug-in hybrid trims

2026 Kia Sportage plug-in trims
TrimElectric range, miMPGekWh per 100 miGas mpgCost a year
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD338341.036$952
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD338341.036$952

Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
AllJ17727.2N/AN/A213.8

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Trip cost

LX FWD: 33 mpg highway
TripGallonsCost
100 miles3.0$9.70
300 miles9.1$29.09
500 miles15.2$48.48
1,000 miles30.3$96.97

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

222426282009201220152018202120242026
Sportage: combined mpg of the cheapest rated trim, 2009 to 2026.

Sportage by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2026 Kia Sportage and rivals
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What this cannot tell you

EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.

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