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1999 Kia Sportage MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Kia Sportage is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1998 model. Among 41 SUVs rated for 1999, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #12 of 41 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Kia Sportage's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway218.911.2
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1999 SUVs

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  1. 1Suzuki Vitara24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Subaru Forester21 MPG $2,214
  6. 12Kia Sportage19 MPG $2,447
  7. 41Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1999 SportageOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Sportage MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sportage 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sportage 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sportage 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sportage 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1999 Kia Sportage vs. rivals

vs Toyota 4Runner 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Cherokee saves $122/yr vs Isuzu Amigo 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Amigo saves $122/yr vs Isuzu Rodeo 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Rodeo saves $122/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Montero Sport saves $122/yr vs Mitsubishi Nativa 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Nativa saves $122/yr vs Ford Explorer 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sportage saves $136/yr vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sportage saves $136/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Kia Sportage?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 21 highway).

What fuel does the 1999 Kia Sportage use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Kia Sportage?

The 1999 Kia Sportage's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Kia Sportage per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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