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2019 Kia Sportage MPG & fuel economy

The 2019 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in 6 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 21 to 25 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2018 model. Among 76 small SUVs rated for 2019, it ranks 32nd 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, 2019 #32 of 76 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2019 Kia Sportage'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 2019 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $756
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Jaguar I-Pace76 MPGe $1,196
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid90 MPGe + 35 MPG $1,202
  5. 5Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  6. 32Kia Sportage25 MPG $1,860
  7. 76Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2019 SportageOther small SUVsClass median: $1,914/yr

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

Sportage MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sportage FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sportage FE FWD		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Sportage FWD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sportage AWD		 Gas 21 MPG 25 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sportage FE AWD		 Gas 21 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Sportage AWD		 Gas 20 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2019 Kia Sportage vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Santa Fe 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Edge 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 Mazda CX-5 Diesel 29 MPG · $1,914/yr Sportage saves $54/yr vs Jeep Cherokee 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cherokee saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Blazer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sportage saves $78/yr vs Jeep Wrangler Hybrid 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sportage saves $78/yr vs Mazda CX-9 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sportage saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Kia Sportage?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2019 Kia Sportage use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2019 Kia Sportage?

The 2019 Kia Sportage'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 2019 Kia Sportage 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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