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2023 Kia Sportage MPG & fuel economy

The 2023 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 28 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2022 model. Among 118 small SUVs rated for 2023, it ranks 46th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 25 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2023 #46 of 118 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2023 Kia Sportage's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 2023 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $742
  2. 2Tesla Model Y123 MPGe $742
  3. 3Toyota bZ4X119 MPGe $764
  4. 4Subaru Solterra104 MPGe $834
  5. 5Volkswagen ID.4107 MPGe $850
  6. 46Kia Sportage28 MPG $1,661
  7. 118Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2023 SportageOther small SUVsClass median: $1,788/yr

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

Sportage MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Sportage FWD		 Gas 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Sportage AWD		 Gas 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
322 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2023 Kia Sportage vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Equinox 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Tucson 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Outback 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Forester 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Forester saves $57/yr vs Mazda CX-30 29 MPG · $1,603/yr CX-30 saves $57/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Jeep Compass 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Mazda CX-50 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Kia Sportage Hybrid 43 MPG · $1,081/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $579/yr vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 84 MPGe + 35 MPG · $1,174/yr Sportage Plug-in Hybrid saves $487/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (43 MPG), 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (84 MPGe + 35 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Kia Sportage?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 25 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2023 Kia Sportage use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2023 Kia Sportage?

The 2023 Kia Sportage's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Kia Sportage per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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