Kia Sportage 2WD
23 MPG The 2014 Kia Sportage 2WD is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20.5 city / 27 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 652 gallons, $2087 a year in fuel, or $0.139 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–2014 run it averages 20.6 MPG, improving by 4 MPG over 18 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 | $0.109 | $1087 | $1630 | $2174 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.130 | $1304 | $1957 | $2609 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.139 | $1391 | $2087 | $2783 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.152 | $1522 | $2283 | $3043 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.174 | $1739 | $2609 | $3478 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.196 | $1957 | $2935 | $3913 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.217 | $2174 | $3261 | $4348 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 23 MPG | 20.5 | 27 | $2700 | 385 | 2 |
| 2013 | 24 MPG | 20.7 | 28.3 | $2600 | 382 | 3 |
| 2012 | 24 MPG | 20.7 | 28.3 | $2600 | 371 | 3 |
| 2011 | 24 MPG | 21.7 | 28.3 | $2600 | 371 | 3 |
| 2010 | 21.3 MPG | 19.3 | 24.3 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2009 | 21.3 MPG | 19.3 | 24.3 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21 MPG | 18.7 | 24.3 | $2967 | 424 | 3 |
| 2007 | 21 MPG | 18.7 | 24.3 | $2967 | 424 | 3 |
| 2006 | 21.3 MPG | 18.7 | 24.3 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2005 | 21.3 MPG | 18.7 | 24.3 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2002 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 20.5 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 16.8 | 20.3 | $3463 | 494 | 4 |
| 2000 | 18.5 MPG | 17 | 20.5 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1999 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1998 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1997 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1996 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 1995 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3300 | 468 | 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 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Kia Sportage 2WD ranks 12 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Escape FWD FFV (24), Hyundai Tucson 2WD (24), Jeep Compass 2WD (24.3), Jeep Patriot 2WD (24.3), Chevrolet HHR FWD (24.8).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 385 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Sportage 2WD get?
The 2014 Kia Sportage 2WD is rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA — 20.5 city and 27 highway. Across all 18 model years in the database it averages 20.6 MPG, ranging from 17 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Sportage 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 23 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 652 gallons — roughly $2087 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.139 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $2700.
Has the Kia Sportage 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 1995 to 23 in 2014 — an improvement of 4 MPG, or 21% across 18 model years.
Is the Kia Sportage 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 12 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 2.3 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.