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2025 Kia Sportage MPG & fuel economy

The 2025 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in 3 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. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2024 model. Among 133 small SUVs rated for 2025, it ranks 68th 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, 2025 #68 of 133 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2025 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 2025 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Lexus RZ125 MPGe $724
  2. 2Tesla Model Y125 MPGe $726
  3. 3Toyota bZ4X119 MPGe $764
  4. 4Hyundai Kona EV118 MPGe $769
  5. 5Hyundai Ioniq 5115 MPGe $783
  6. 68Kia Sportage28 MPG $1,661
  7. 133Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2025 SportageOther small SUVsClass median: $1,646/yr

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

Sportage MPG across model years

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3 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 X-pro		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Sportage AWD		 Gas 23 MPG 27 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
317 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2025 Kia Sportage vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Tucson 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-5 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Outback 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-50 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Forester 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Forester saves $57/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Tiguan saves $57/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Chevrolet Equinox 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Jeep Compass 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs GMC Terrain 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Ford Bronco Sport 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Kia Sportage Hybrid 43 MPG · $1,081/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $579/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid (43 MPG), 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (84 MPGe + 35 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 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 2025 Kia Sportage use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2025 Kia Sportage?

The 2025 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 2025 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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