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2027 Kia Sportage MPG & fuel economy

The 2027 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2026 model. Among 48 small SUVs rated for 2027, it ranks 29th 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 · 33 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, 2027 #29 of 48 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2027 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 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	25	10.6	9.4
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	28	11.9	8.4

How it ranks among 2027 Small SUVs

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1Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
2Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
3Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
4Kia EV3115 MPGe $778
5Toyota C-HR EV117 MPGe $783
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29Kia Sportage28 MPG $1,661
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48Genesis GV7022 MPG $2,693

2027 SportageOther small SUVsClass median: $1,550/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic Sportage FWD	Gas	25 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic Sportage AWD	Gas	24 MPG	30 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic Sportage X-pro	Gas	23 MPG	26 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938

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: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2027 Kia Sportage vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Tiguan 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Tiguan saves $57/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Crosstrek 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 Subaru Outback 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sportage saves $62/yr vs Honda CR-V 30 MPG · $1,550/yr CR-V saves $111/yr vs Volkswagen Taos 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Taos saves $111/yr vs Nissan Kicks 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Kicks saves $161/yr vs Kia Sportage Hybrid 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $527/yr vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 83 MPGe + 36 MPG · $1,212/yr Sportage Plug-in Hybrid saves $449/yr vs Honda HR-V 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Impreza 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Impreza saves $57/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid (41 MPG), 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (83 MPGe + 36 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2027 Kia Sportage?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2027 Kia Sportage use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2027 Kia Sportage?