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2009-2010 Kia Borrego MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 17–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2010 Kia Borrego at a glance
The 2009-2010 Kia Borrego covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 17–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010.
2009-2010 Kia Borrego by model year
What the 2010 Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
Same
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Kia Borrego MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Borrego 4.6L 8-cyl RWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Borrego 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
2009 Kia Borrego MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Borrego 4.6L 8-cyl RWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Borrego 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2010 (2009)
- 2011
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2010 Kia Borrego get?
EPA rates the 2009-2010 Kia Borrego at 17–18 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (17 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2010 Kia Borrego?
Every model year of the 2009-2010 Kia Borrego tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2010 Kia Borrego?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Kia Borrego per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,630–$3,840 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Kia Borrego 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.20 and $25.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Kia Borrego more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2010 Kia Borrego compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,630, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 301 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Kia Borrego different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2010 against 4 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Kia Borrego for that year.