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2016-2020 Kia Sorento MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 19–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2020 Kia Sorento at a glance
The 2016-2020 Kia Sorento covers 5 model years in the EPA database (29 configurations in all), rated 19–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,660 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2019 and 2020.
2016-2020 Kia Sorento by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $2,660–$3,200 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,660–$3,130 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 19–24 MPG | $2,750–$3,400 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 19–24 MPG | $2,750–$3,400 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 19–24 MPG | $2,740–$3,400 | First year |
What the 2020 Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$222
$2,660 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.43
Per 100 miles
$17.73
Five years
$13,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$200less a year
Class median $2,860 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Kia Sorento MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,660.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,010 |
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
2019 Kia Sorento MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,660–$3,130/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,750 to $2,660, $90 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,040 |
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,130 |
2018 Kia Sorento MPG
19–24 MPG · $2,750–$3,400/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,750.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,750 |
| Sorento 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Sorento 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,020 |
| FE | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
2017 Kia Sorento MPG
19–24 MPG · $2,750–$3,400/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,740 to $2,750, $10 more.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,750 |
| Sorento 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Sorento 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,020 |
| FE | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
2016 Kia Sorento MPG
19–24 MPG · $2,740–$3,400/yr
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,740 |
| Sorento 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Sorento 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| FE | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,620 in California and $2,320 in Texas, a $1,300 difference.
- California $3,620
- Washington $3,360
- New York $2,660
- Florida $2,520
- Texas $2,320
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2009 (BL)
- 2011-2015 (XM)
- 2016-2020 (UM)
- 2021-2027* (MQ4)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2020 Kia Sorento get?
EPA rates the 2016-2020 Kia Sorento at 19–25 MPG combined across 29 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2020 Kia Sorento?
The Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2019 and 2020. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2020 Kia Sorento?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
How does the 2016-2020 Kia Sorento compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2015 Kia Sorento) is rated 20–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$3,300 a year to fuel; the 2016-2020 model is rated 19–25 MPG and costs $2,660–$3,400 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Kia Sorento per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,660 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,660–$3,200 a year. That is a $540 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Kia Sorento 100 miles?
About $17.73 per 100 miles for the Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.73 and $21.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Kia Sorento more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2020 Kia Sorento compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Sorento 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,660 a year to fuel, $200 less than the class median of $2,860, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 242 rated small SUV configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Kia Sorento different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,660. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2020 against 4 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Kia Sorento for that year.