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Kia Sorento MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
24 model years · 2003–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Kia Sorento fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Kia Sorento for 24 model years, 2003 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 15–37 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 6 configurations rated 23–37 MPG combined and costing $1,770–$2,860 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2027 Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 37 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Kia Sorento MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2027* (MQ4) Generation page | ||||
| 2027 (partial) | 23–26 | 34–37 | — | $1,770–$2,860 |
| 2026 | 23–26 | 34–37 | 33 | $1,530–$2,850 |
| 2025 | 23–26 | 34–36 | 33 | $1,530–$2,850 |
| 2024 | 23–26 | 34–37 | 34 | $1,470–$2,850 |
| 2023 | 24–26 | 34–37 | 34 | $1,470–$2,750 |
| 2022 | 24–26 | 35–37 | 34 | $1,470–$2,750 |
| 2021 | 24–26 | 37 | — | $1,760–$2,740 |
| 2016-2020 (UM) Generation page | ||||
| 2020 | 20–25 | — | — | $2,660–$3,200 |
| 2019 | 21–25 | — | — | $2,660–$3,130 |
| 2018 | 19–24 | — | — | $2,750–$3,400 |
| 2017 | 19–24 | — | — | $2,750–$3,400 |
| 2016 | 19–24 | — | — | $2,740–$3,400 |
| 2011-2015 (XM) Generation page | ||||
| 2015 | 20–23 | — | — | $2,900–$3,300 |
| 2014 | 20–22 | — | — | $2,940–$3,300 |
| 2013 | 20–24 | — | — | $2,720–$3,190 |
| 2012 | 20–24 | — | — | $2,720–$3,190 |
| 2011 | 20–24 | — | — | $2,730–$3,190 |
| 2003-2009 (BL) Generation page | ||||
| 2009 | 17–18 | — | — | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2008 | 17–18 | — | — | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2007 | 17–18 | — | — | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2006 | 15–16 | — | — | $4,080–$4,360 |
| 2005 | 15–16 | — | — | $4,080–$4,360 |
| 2004 | 15–16 | — | — | $4,080–$4,360 |
| 2003 | 15 | — | — | $4,360 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Kia Sorento generations
4 generations between 2003 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kia Sorento's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Kia Sorento run 15–37 MPG across model years 2003 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 23–37 MPG.
Which Kia Sorento model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 37 MPG.
How much does a Kia Sorento cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,770–$2,860 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,770.
Has the Kia Sorento's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 15 MPG in 2003 to 37 MPG in 2027, 22 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Kia Sorento?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2027 (34–37 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2022 to 2026 (33–34 MPG).
Which Kia Sorento model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006, 2008, 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Kia Sorento are there?
EPA data covers 4 generations of the Kia Sorento: 2021-2027*, 2016-2020, 2011-2015, 2003-2009. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.