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2002-2005 Kia Sedona MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 16–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest minivan configurations to fuel, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2005 Kia Sedona at a glance
The 2002-2005 Kia Sedona covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 16–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004 and 2005; 2003 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2005 Kia Sedona by model year
What the 2005 Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$210more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Kia Sedona MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2004 Kia Sedona MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,080 |
2003 Kia Sedona MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Kia Sedona as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Kia Sedona MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 minivan models.
Generations
- 2002-2005 (1st gen)
- 2006-2012 (VQ)
- 2014
- 2015-2021 (YP)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2005 Kia Sedona get?
EPA rates the 2002-2005 Kia Sedona at 16–17 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 17 MPG (14 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2005 Kia Sedona?
The Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2005. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2005 Kia Sedona?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004 and 2005. In 2003 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Kia Sedona per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Kia Sedona 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Kia Sedona more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 14 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2005 Kia Sedona compare with other minivan configurations?
The Sedona 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $210 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 0 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 30 rated minivan configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Kia Sedona different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2005 against 1 configuration for 2004. See the 2004 Kia Sedona for that year.