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2005-2010 Kia Sportage MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 19–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2010 Kia Sportage at a glance
The 2005-2010 Kia Sportage covers 6 model years in the EPA database (30 configurations in all), rated 19–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2009 and 2010; 2006 and 2008 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2010 Kia Sportage by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,440 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,440 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,440 | First year |
What the 2010 Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$660less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Kia Sportage MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
2009 Kia Sportage MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
2008 Kia Sportage MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Kia Sportage as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Kia Sportage MPG
19–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
2006 Kia Sportage MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2005
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 2006 Kia Sportage as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
2005 Kia Sportage MPG
19–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Sportage 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 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 2005-2010 Kia Sportage get?
EPA rates the 2005-2010 Kia Sportage at 19–22 MPG combined across 30 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2010 Kia Sportage?
Every model year of the 2005-2010 Kia Sportage tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2010 Kia Sportage?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2009 and 2010. In 2006 and 2008 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2005-2010 Kia Sportage compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Kia Sportage) is rated 17–19 MPG combined and costs $3,440–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2005-2010 model is rated 19–22 MPG and costs $2,970–$3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 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 FWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,270 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Kia Sportage 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Kia Sportage more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2010 Kia Sportage compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $660 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 301 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Kia Sportage different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2010 against 5 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Kia Sportage for that year.