Does the 2020 Kia Sorento need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the L FWD.
- All 14 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $288 more a year.
- 47% of 129 SUVs (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| LX FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| LX AWD | 2.4L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| LX V6 FWD | 3.3L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| LX V6 AWD | 3.3L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| S V6 FWD | 3.3L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| S V6 AWD | 3.3L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| S AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| EX V6 FWD | 3.3L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| EX AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| EX V6 AWD | 3.3L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX V6 FWD | 3.3L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SX V6 AWD | 3.3L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Sorento | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree