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2017-2022 Kia Sportage MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 21–26 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, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2022 Kia Sportage at a glance
The 2017-2022 Kia Sportage covers 6 model years in the EPA database (30 configurations in all), rated 21–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $2,540 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (26 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2017-2022 Kia Sportage by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 21–26 MPG | $2,540–$3,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 21–26 MPG | $2,530–$3,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 21–26 MPG | $2,550–$3,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,570–$3,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 21–26 MPG | $2,560–$3,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 21–26 MPG | $2,560–$3,090 | First year |
What the 2022 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$212
$2,540 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.23
Per 100 miles
$16.93
Five years
$12,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$190less a year
Class median $2,730 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Kia Sportage MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,530 to $2,540, $10 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 26 | 23 | $2,820 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,850 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,060 |
2021 Kia Sportage MPG
21–26 MPG · $2,530–$3,060/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,550 to $2,530, $20 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,530 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,850 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,060 |
2020 Kia Sportage MPG
21–26 MPG · $2,550–$3,060/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,570 to $2,550, $20 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,550 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,850 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,060 |
2019 Kia Sportage MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,570–$3,090/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,560 to $2,570, $10 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| FE 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,920 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,090 |
2018 Kia Sportage MPG
21–26 MPG · $2,560–$3,090/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,560.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,560 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| FE 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,920 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,090 |
2017 Kia Sportage MPG
21–26 MPG · $2,560–$3,090/yr
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,560 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| FE 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,920 |
| Sportage 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,090 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,460 in California and $2,220 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $3,460
- Washington $3,200
- New York $2,540
- Florida $2,400
- Texas $2,220
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small 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 2017-2022 Kia Sportage get?
EPA rates the 2017-2022 Kia Sportage at 21–26 MPG combined across 30 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2022 Kia Sportage?
The Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2022 Kia Sportage?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How does the 2017-2022 Kia Sportage compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2016 Kia Sportage) is rated 21–25 MPG combined and costs $2,590–$3,150 a year to fuel; the 2017-2022 model is rated 21–26 MPG and costs $2,530–$3,090 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 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 $2,540 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,540–$3,060 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Kia Sportage 100 miles?
About $16.93 per 100 miles for the Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.93 and $20.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Kia Sportage more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2022 Kia Sportage compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,540 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $2,730, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small SUV configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Kia Sportage different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,530 to $2,540, $10 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2022 against 4 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Kia Sportage for that year.