2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Kia Sorento vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Kia Sorento (26 MPG) costs about $1,788 a year to fuel and the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (26 MPG) about $1,788.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Sorento
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Side by side
| Kia Sorento | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,788 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,788 |
| 26 MPG | Combined efficiency | 26 MPG |
| 23 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 31 MPG | Highway | 28 MPG |
| 339 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 339 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | 4WD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Kia Sorento vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross across model years
- Kia Sorento
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Kia Sorento ranks 69th and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 73rd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia Sorento vs. the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,788 for the Kia Sorento and $1,788 for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
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