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Shown: 2011 Kia Sportage EX (SL). Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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2011-2016 Kia Sportage MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 21–25 MPG combined

23 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$2,800

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2005-2010 Next generation: 2017-2022

2011-2016 Kia Sportage at a glance

The 2011-2016 Kia Sportage covers 6 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 21–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,800 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

2011-2016 Kia Sportage by model year

2011-2016 Kia Sportage: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2016 Gas 21–23 MPG $2,800–$3,060 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 21–23 MPG $2,800–$3,150 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 21–23 MPG $2,800–$3,150 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 21–25 MPG $2,600–$3,110 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 21–25 MPG $2,590–$3,110 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 22–25 MPG $2,640–$2,950 First year

What the 2016 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$233

$2,800 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.67

Per 100 miles

$18.67

Five years

$14,000

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$80less a year

Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Kia Sportage MPG

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–23 MPG
Per year
$2,800–$3,060

Gas configurations (4)

2016 Kia Sportage gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,800
SX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 26 22 $2,970
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 19 26 22 $2,980
SX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 19 25 21 $3,060

2015 Kia Sportage MPG

21–23 MPG · $2,800–$3,150/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–23 MPG
Per year
$2,800–$3,150

Gas configurations (6)

2015 Kia Sportage gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,800
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 26 23 $2,900
SX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 26 22 $2,970
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 19 26 22 $2,990
SX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 19 25 21 $3,060
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 19 24 21 $3,150

2014 Kia Sportage MPG

21–23 MPG · $2,800–$3,150/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 23 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,600 to $2,800, $200 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–23 MPG
Per year
$2,800–$3,150

Gas configurations (4)

2014 Kia Sportage gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,800
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 26 23 $2,900
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 26 22 $2,990
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 19 24 21 $3,150

2013 Kia Sportage MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,600–$3,110/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,590 to $2,600, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–25 MPG
Per year
$2,600–$3,110

Gas configurations (6)

2013 Kia Sportage gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 25 $2,600
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 28 24 $2,690
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 20 25 22 $2,970
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 25 21 $3,110

2012 Kia Sportage MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,590–$3,110/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,590, $50 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–25 MPG
Per year
$2,590–$3,110

Gas configurations (6)

2012 Kia Sportage gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 25 $2,590
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 28 24 $2,690
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 20 25 22 $2,970
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 25 21 $3,110

2011 Kia Sportage MPG

22–25 MPG · $2,640–$2,950/yr
Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–25 MPG
Per year
$2,640–$2,950

Gas configurations (6)

2011 Kia Sportage gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,640
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 27 24 $2,760
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,780
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 21 27 23 $2,820
Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 21 25 23 $2,860
Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 20 26 22 $2,950

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,800 in California and $2,440 in Texas, a $1,360 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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23 MPG · $2,880/yr
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

23 MPG · $2,880/yr
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (5N)

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

23 MPG · $3,570/yr
2018 Lexus RX 350L 3.5L (AL20)

2016 Lexus RX

23 MPG · $2,890/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage get?

EPA rates the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage at 21–25 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (21 city, 30 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage?

The Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

How does the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2005-2010 Kia Sportage) is rated 19–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$3,440 a year to fuel; the 2011-2016 model is rated 21–25 MPG and costs $2,590–$3,150 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Kia Sportage per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,800 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,800–$3,060 a year. That is a $260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Kia Sportage 100 miles?

About $18.67 per 100 miles for the Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.67 and $20.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2016 Kia Sportage more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2016 Kia Sportage compare with other small SUV configurations?

The Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,800 a year to fuel, $80 less than the class median of $2,880, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2016 Kia Sportage different from the 2015 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2016 against 6 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Kia Sportage for that year.