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2004 Kia Sorento MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Kia Sorento is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2003 model. Among 74 SUVs rated for 2004, it ranks 43rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2004 #43 of 74 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2004 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2004 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Saturn Vue23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Ford Escape22 MPG $2,114
  6. 43Kia Sorento16 MPG $2,906
  7. 74Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2004 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sorento 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sorento 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sorento 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sorento 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 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
555 g/mi

2004 Kia Sorento vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Explorer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Bravada 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Kia Sorento?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Kia Sorento use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Kia Sorento?

The 2004 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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 2004 Kia Sorento per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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