2001 Kia Sportage fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2001 Kia Sportage. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 19 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 21 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 17 to 19 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 21 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,550 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Sportage 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Sportage 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Sportage 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Sportage 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Sportage 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Sportage 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Sportage 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,550 per year in fuel, versus $3,950 for the least efficient.