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2020 Kia Sorento MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Kia Sorento is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2019 model. Among 87 small SUVs rated for 2020, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2020 #38 of 87 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2020 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2020 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $742
  2. 2Tesla Model Y121 MPGe $753
  3. 3Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid102 MPGe + 41 MPG $975
  4. 4Ford Escape Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Toyota RAV4 Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
  6. 38Kia Sorento25 MPG $1,860
  7. 87Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2020 SorentoOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/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
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sorento FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sorento AWD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Sorento FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Sorento AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
363 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2020 Kia Sorento vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Santa Fe 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Tucson 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Tiguan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Envision 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cherokee saves $72/yr vs Jeep Compass 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Compass saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Blazer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $78/yr vs Toyota Highlander 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $78/yr vs Ford Edge 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $78/yr vs Mazda CX-9 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $78/yr vs Nissan NV200 Cargo Van 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Kia Sorento?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 Kia Sorento use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 Kia Sorento?

The 2020 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Kia Sorento per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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