Does the 2026 Kia Sportage need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LX FWD.
- All 18 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $257 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Hybrid LX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 42 | $914 | $1,086 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| LX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| EX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Hybrid S AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| X-Line AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| SX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Hybrid X-Line AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SX-Prestige FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SX-Prestige AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| X-Pro Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 36 | $533 | $633 |
| Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 36 | $533 | $633 |
| SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Kia Seltos | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree