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2003 Kia Sorento MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Kia Sorento is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 66 SUVs rated for 2003, it ranks 45th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #45 of 66 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway187.713.1
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 2003 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV78 MPGe $1,161
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
  6. 45Kia Sorento15 MPG $3,100
  7. 66Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2003 SorentoOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Sorento MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sorento 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sorento 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

2003 Kia Sorento vs. rivals

vs GMC Yukon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Tahoe 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Grand Cherokee saves $194/yr vs Oldsmobile Bravada 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Bravada saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Sorento saves $221/yr vs Chevrolet Avalanche 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Sorento saves $221/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Kia Sorento?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway).

What fuel does the 2003 Kia Sorento use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Kia Sorento?

The 2003 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Kia Sorento per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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