- Newest year: 2023
- Gas
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2022
2018-2023 Kia Stinger MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2023 Kia Stinger at a glance
The 2018-2023 Kia Stinger covers 6 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 20–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $3,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020 and 2022; 2021 and 2023 repeat the values of the year before.
2018-2023 Kia Stinger by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $3,180–$4,050 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $3,180–$4,050 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $3,280–$4,030 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $3,280–$4,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $3,280–$4,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $3,280–$4,000 | First year |
What the 2023 Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$265
$3,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.30
Per 100 miles
$21.20
Five years
$15,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$250more a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Kia Stinger MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Kia Stinger as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,180 |
| Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,920 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,050 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Kia Stinger MPG
20–25 MPG · $3,180–$4,050/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,280 to $3,180, $100 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,180 |
| Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,920 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,050 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Kia Stinger MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Kia Stinger as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 Kia Stinger MPG
20–25 MPG · $3,280–$4,030/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,280.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,280 |
| Stinger 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,330 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,000 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,030 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Kia Stinger MPG
20–25 MPG · $3,280–$4,000/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,280.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,280 |
| Stinger 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,330 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,990 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,000 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Kia Stinger MPG
20–25 MPG · $3,280–$4,000/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,280 |
| Stinger 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,330 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,990 |
| Stinger 3.3L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,000 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,800 in California and $2,760 in Texas, a $1,040 difference.
- California $3,800
- Washington $3,570
- New York $3,140
- Florida $2,910
- Texas $2,760
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2018-2023 (2018)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2023 Kia Stinger get?
EPA rates the 2018-2023 Kia Stinger at 20–25 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2023 Kia Stinger?
Every model year of the 2018-2023 Kia Stinger tops out at 25 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2023 Kia Stinger?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020 and 2022. In 2021 and 2023 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Kia Stinger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,180 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,180–$4,050 a year. That is a $870 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Kia Stinger 100 miles?
About $21.20 per 100 miles for the Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.20 and $27.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Kia Stinger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 22 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2023 Kia Stinger compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Stinger 2.5L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,180 a year to fuel, $250 more than the class median of $2,930, and less than 4 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 134 rated midsize car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Kia Stinger different from the 2022 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2022 and 2023: 4 configurations rated 20–25 MPG combined. See the 2022 Kia Stinger for that year.