Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD
35 MPG The 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (35 city / 36 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 429 gallons, $1371 a year in fuel, or $0.091 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2023–2027 run it averages 36.8 MPG, falling by 3 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 | $0.071 | $714 | $1071 | $1429 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.086 | $857 | $1286 | $1714 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.091 | $914 | $1371 | $1829 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.129 | $1286 | $1929 | $2571 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 35 MPG | 35 | 36 | $1800 | 251 | 1 |
| 2026 | 35 MPG | 35 | 36 | $1800 | 251 | 1 |
| 2025 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 235 | 1 |
| 2024 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 235 | 1 |
| 2023 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 233 | 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 Sportage Hybrid AWD ranks 15 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (36), Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (36), Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue (38), Ford Escape AWD HEV (39), Lexus NX 350h AWD (39).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 251 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD get?
The 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD is rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA — 35 city and 36 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 36.8 MPG, ranging from 35 to 38 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 35 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 429 gallons — roughly $1371 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.091 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2027 model is $1800.
Has the Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 38 MPG in 2023 to 35 in 2027. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 15 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 5.8 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.