Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD
37 MPG The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD is EPA-rated at 37 MPG combined (37 city / 36 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 405 gallons, $1297 a year in fuel, or $0.086 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 36.8 MPG, essentially flat across 5 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 | $0.068 | $676 | $1014 | $1351 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.081 | $811 | $1216 | $1622 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.086 | $865 | $1297 | $1730 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.095 | $946 | $1419 | $1892 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.108 | $1081 | $1622 | $2162 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.122 | $1216 | $1824 | $2432 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.135 | $1351 | $2027 | $2703 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 MPG | 37 | 36 | $1700 | 240 | 1 |
| 2025 | 36 MPG | 36 | 36 | $1750 | 246 | 1 |
| 2024 | 37 MPG | 39 | 35 | $1700 | 242 | 1 |
| 2023 | 37 MPG | 39 | 35 | $1700 | 242 | 1 |
| 2022 | 37 MPG | 39 | 35 | $1700 | 242 | 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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD ranks 13 on current figures, against a class average of 34.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Escape FWD HEV (39), Ford Escape FWD PHEV (40), Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD (41), Toyota RAV4 (43), Hyundai Nexo (60).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 240 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD get?
The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD is rated at 37 MPG combined by the EPA — 37 city and 36 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 36.8 MPG, ranging from 36 to 37 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 37 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 405 gallons — roughly $1297 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.086 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1700.
Has the Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 37 MPG today against 37 in 2022 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 13 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.6 MPG. That is 2.4 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.