Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
33 MPG The 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is EPA-rated at 33 MPG combined (33 city / 34 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 455 gallons, $1455 a year in fuel, or $0.097 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 33.6 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 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 | $0.076 | $758 | $1136 | $1515 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.097 | $970 | $1455 | $1939 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.106 | $1061 | $1591 | $2121 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.121 | $1212 | $1818 | $2424 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 MPG | 33 | 34 | $1900 | 110 | 1 |
| 2025 | 33 MPG | 33 | 34 | $1900 | 111 | 1 |
| 2024 | 34 MPG | 35 | 33 | $1850 | 105 | 1 |
| 2023 | 34 MPG | 35 | 33 | $1850 | 105 | 1 |
| 2022 | 34 MPG | 35 | 33 | $1850 | 105 | 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 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid ranks 18 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Sorento Hybrid AWD (34), Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (35), Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD (35), Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (36), Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (36).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 110 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 1.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid get?
The 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is rated at 33 MPG combined by the EPA — 33 city and 34 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 33.6 MPG, ranging from 33 to 34 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 33 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 455 gallons — roughly $1455 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.097 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1900.
Has the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 34 MPG in 2022 to 33 in 2026. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 18 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 3.8 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.