Kia Sorento 4WD
20.5 MPG The 2014 Kia Sorento 4WD is EPA-rated at 20.5 MPG combined (18.5 city / 23.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 732 gallons, $2341 a year in fuel, or $0.156 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2003–2014 run it averages 17.9 MPG, improving by 5.5 MPG over 11 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.122 | $1220 | $1829 | $2439 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.146 | $1463 | $2195 | $2927 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.156 | $1561 | $2341 | $3122 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.171 | $1707 | $2561 | $3415 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.195 | $1951 | $2927 | $3902 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.220 | $2195 | $3293 | $4390 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.244 | $2439 | $3659 | $4878 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20.5 MPG | 18.5 | 23.5 | $3025 | 436 | 2 |
| 2013 | 21.7 MPG | 19.7 | 25.3 | $2883 | 410 | 3 |
| 2012 | 21.7 MPG | 19.7 | 25.3 | $2883 | 412 | 3 |
| 2011 | 21.5 MPG | 19.5 | 25 | $2900 | 415 | 2 |
| 2009 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
| 2008 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
| 2007 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
| 2006 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 18 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 2005 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 18 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 2004 | 15 MPG | 14 | 18 | $4150 | 592 | 2 |
| 2003 | 15 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Kia Sorento 4WD ranks 27 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD (21), Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible (21), GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid 4WD (21), Toyota 4Runner 4WD (21), Volvo XC70 AWD (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 436 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Sorento 4WD get?
The 2014 Kia Sorento 4WD is rated at 20.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 18.5 city and 23.5 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 17.9 MPG, ranging from 15 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Sorento 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 20.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 732 gallons — roughly $2341 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.156 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $3025.
Has the Kia Sorento 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15 MPG in 2003 to 20.5 in 2014 — an improvement of 5.5 MPG, or 37% across 11 model years.
Is the Kia Sorento 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 27 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 2.1 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.