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Kia Sorento MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 37 MPG combined in 2021–2024 and 2026, the hybrid Sorento Hybrid FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 15 MPG (2003).

Kia Sorento: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2003–202610152025303540MPG2007201120142021200320152020202637 MPG peaklowest peak 15Kia Sorento: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025303540MPG20032006200820122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
405.4 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD. Put it next to its 2003 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Kia Sorento has EPA ratings for 23 model years, 2003–2026, most often among small SUVs. From 2003 to 2026 its best rating went from 15 to 37 MPG, the second largest gain among 122 SUVs rated for eight or more years.

No other Kia nameplate rated lower than it in 2003, 2005–2006 and 2013 (in 2013, the Kia Sportage was next lowest). From 2020 to 2021 the top rating of the Sorento climbed 12 MPG, one of the five biggest one-year rises among SUVs.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Sorento placed ninth (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 38 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Sorento 37median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Sorento 37median 27

The Sorento, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–0846th of 75SUVs
2009–1321st of 88SUVs
2014–1833rd of 50small SUVs
2019–23tenth of 70small SUVs
2024–26ninth of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2007

    New: 3.3-liter 6-cylinder, 3.8-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 16 → 18 MPG.

  • 2011

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 24 MPG.

  • 2014

    New: 3.3-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 24 → 22 MPG.

  • 2021

    New: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 37 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2003–2009 and 2011–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2021–2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2022–2026.

All 23 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Sorento Hybrid FWD hybrid3737 / 36237
2025Sorento Hybrid FWD hybrid3636 / 36237
2024Sorento Hybrid FWD hybrid3739 / 35237
2022–2023Sorento Hybrid FWD hybrid3739 / 35247
2021Sorento Hybrid hybrid3739 / 35245
2020Sorento FWD2522 / 29204
2019Sorento FWD2522 / 29214
2016–2018Sorento FWD2421 / 28197
2015Sorento FWD2320 / 27204
2014Sorento 2WD2220 / 27205
2012–2013Sorento 2WD2421 / 30207
2011Sorento 2WD2421 / 28205
2007–2009Sorento 2WD1816 / 22174
2005–2006Sorento 2WD1615 / 20154
2004Sorento 2WD1614 / 18154
2003Sorento 2WD1514 / 18152

Version names in the EPA list: Sorento 2WD, Sorento 4WD, Sorento AWD, Sorento FE AWD, Sorento FWD, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Hybrid AWD, Sorento Hybrid FWD, Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGHonda CR-V37 MPGHyundai Santa Fe36 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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