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2000-2002 Kia Sportage MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Kia Sportage at a glance
The 2000-2002 Kia Sportage covers 3 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Kia Sportage by model year
What the 2002 Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$640less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Kia Sportage MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
2001 Kia Sportage MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
2000 Kia Sportage MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (NB)
- 2005-2010 (JE)
- 2011-2016 (SL)
- 2017-2022 (QL)
- 2023-2027* (NQ5)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Kia Sportage get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Kia Sportage at 17–19 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Kia Sportage?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Kia Sportage tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Kia Sportage?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Kia Sportage per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,440–$3,630 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Kia Sportage 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.93 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Kia Sportage more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2002 Kia Sportage compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $640 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Kia Sportage different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2002 against 8 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Kia Sportage for that year.