2026 Kia Sportage fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2026 Kia Sportage. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 36 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 35 city / 36 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 24 to 36 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 35 and 36 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $1,850 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 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Automatic (AM-S6) | 4-cyl 1.6L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | 35 | 36 | 36 MPG | $1,850 | 470 mi |
| Sportage FWD Automatic (S8) | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2,400 | |
| Sportage AWD Automatic (S8) | 4-cyl 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG | $2,600 | |
| Sportage X-pro Automatic (S8) | 4-cyl 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $1,850 per year in fuel, versus $2,800 for the least efficient.