Kia Sportage 4WD
21.5 MPG The 2014 Kia Sportage 4WD is EPA-rated at 21.5 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 698 gallons, $2233 a year in fuel, or $0.149 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–2014 run it averages 19.8 MPG, improving by 3.2 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 | $0.116 | $1163 | $1744 | $2326 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.140 | $1395 | $2093 | $2791 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.149 | $1488 | $2233 | $2977 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.163 | $1628 | $2442 | $3256 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.186 | $1860 | $2791 | $3721 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.209 | $2093 | $3140 | $4186 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.233 | $2326 | $3488 | $4651 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2900 | 412 | 2 |
| 2013 | 22 MPG | 19.7 | 25.7 | $2833 | 409 | 3 |
| 2012 | 22 MPG | 19.7 | 25.7 | $2833 | 405 | 3 |
| 2011 | 22.7 MPG | 20.7 | 26 | $2750 | 392 | 3 |
| 2010 | 20.5 MPG | 18.5 | 23.5 | $3025 | 434 | 2 |
| 2009 | 20.5 MPG | 18.5 | 23.5 | $3025 | 434 | 2 |
| 2008 | 20 MPG | 18 | 22.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 2007 | 20 MPG | 18 | 22.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 2006 | 20 MPG | 18 | 22.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 2005 | 20 MPG | 18 | 22.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 2002 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 20 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20.3 | $3463 | 494 | 4 |
| 2000 | 18.5 MPG | 17.5 | 20.5 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1999 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1998 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1997 | 18.5 MPG | 17 | 20.5 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1996 | 18 MPG | 16 | 20 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1995 | 18.3 MPG | 17 | 20.7 | $3400 | 485 | 3 |
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 Sportage 4WD ranks 19 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura RDX 4WD (22), Ford Escape 4WD (22), Hyundai Tucson 4WD (22), Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD (22), Mazda Tribute 4WD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 412 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Sportage 4WD get?
The 2014 Kia Sportage 4WD is rated at 21.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 25 highway. Across all 18 model years in the database it averages 19.8 MPG, ranging from 17 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Sportage 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 21.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 698 gallons — roughly $2233 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.149 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $2900.
Has the Kia Sportage 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18.3 MPG in 1995 to 21.5 in 2014 — an improvement of 3.2 MPG, or 17% across 18 model years.
Is the Kia Sportage 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 19 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 3.1 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.