- Newest year: 2011
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2011 Kia Borrego MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 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, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011 Kia Borrego at a glance
The 2011 Kia Borrego has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 17–18 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at 18 MPG, which costs about $3,550 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,550 to $3,880, a $330 difference. The Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2011 (class median $3,480 a year).
What the 2011 Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$296
$3,550 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.92
Per 100 miles
$23.67
Five years
$17,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$70more a year
Class median $3,480 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Kia Borrego MPG
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 | $3,550 |
| Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,610 |
| Borrego 4.6L 8-cyl RWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,690 |
| Borrego 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,880 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD: $4,830 in California and $3,100 in Texas, a $1,730 difference.
- California $4,830
- Washington $4,480
- New York $3,550
- Florida $3,360
- Texas $3,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2010 (2009)
- 2011
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2011 Kia Borrego compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009-2010 Kia Borrego) is rated 17–18 MPG combined and costs $3,630–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2011 model is rated 17–18 MPG and costs $3,550–$3,880 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Kia Borrego get?
EPA rates the 2011 Kia Borrego at 17–18 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG combined (17 city / 21 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 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 $3,550 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,550–$3,880 a year. That is a $330 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Kia Borrego 100 miles?
About $23.67 per 100 miles for the Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.67 and $25.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 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 2011 Kia Borrego compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Borrego 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,550 a year to fuel, $70 more than the class median of $3,480, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Kia Borrego different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,550, $80 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2011 against 4 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Kia Borrego for that year.