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Kia Sorento MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
11 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
12 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
13 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
14 miles per gallon 10 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 11 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 13 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 18 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 17 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 21 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 21 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 11 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 12 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 18 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 10 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 9 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2018 2018 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 19.17
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With the turbocharged 281hp 2.5L I4 engine, 8-speed automated manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2018 Kia Sorento has been averaging 19.17 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2018 Kia Sorentos in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (20 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2018 Kia Sorento in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2016 2016 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 20.44
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2014 2014 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 23.47
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2014 2014 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 23
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2013 2013 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 18.5
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2012 2012 4dr SUV 191-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 21
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2012 2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 19.83
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2012 2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 25
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2011 2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 29
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.09
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 22.41
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 175-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.91
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 175-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp manual FWD 23.71
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 175-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 24.6
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2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual 4WD, part-time w/low range 22.5
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD w/low range 19
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 242-hp 3.3L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 17.91
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2008 2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 20.42
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD w/low range 14.84
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 19.34
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2007 2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 23.65
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 242-hp 3.3L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 17
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 19.22
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2005 2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual 4WD, part-time w/low range 24.37
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2005 2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 18.47
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD w/low range 12.81
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 242-hp 3.3L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 16.42
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 15.23
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2004 2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 21.7
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD w/low range 16.2
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 17.35
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 192-hp 3.5L V6 4-sp automatic RWD 21.17
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 I average about 22-25 miles/gallon, but only if I use a fuel addative every 5,000 miles. If not I get at best about 21miles/gallon. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Average fuel economy at 22.5 MPG is lower than expected but still not bad. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
For a rather large crossover the fuel economy is absolutely amazing, check it out, it speaks for itself, and in the frist month we are getting exactly the rated efficiency, very pleased. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
30% better than my previous vehicle see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Always want more MPG but it is at least 25% better than my 2006 Ford Explorer. After 15K miles of highway, city and occasionally pulling a 5'x10' trailer, I'm averaging exactly 20.9 MPG. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I average 22 mpg in mosty city driving. Not bad for its size and weight. see full Kia Sorento review
2007 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
For a bulky and powerful SUV, it achieves a greater gas mileage than expected. see full Kia Sorento review
Kia Sorento Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Horrible fuel especially in stop and go traffic. I drive approximately 30 miles per day and within a week the take is nearly empty. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I expected the fuel economy to be somewhat better than 22.5 MPG. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
my commute is very short and I am averaging 16mpg despite the 'eco'light being on, which sucks see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
About 20 to 25% less than EPA estimates see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The window sticker said it would get 29 mpg on the highway. I did a 500 mile trip and averaged 25 mpg. On my last 5 vehicles I averaged 2 to 3 mpg more than the window sticker when on the highway. Something is wrong with this picture. see full Kia Sorento review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Not been brave enough to calculate fuel economy yet, but my Audi A6 1.9tdi used to return 33mpg whilst towing. I doubt the Sorento will get near that even solo! see full Kia Sorento review
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Getting 14-15 MPG out of a V6. Wish it were closer to 20 MPG. see full Kia Sorento review
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Put simply "It sucks" see full Kia Sorento review
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Not great but we knew that going in. I try to drive as economically as possible and can usually squeeze 18-19 mpg in mixed driving (70%/30% split between highway and local). see full Kia Sorento review
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
15MPG - not good see full Kia Sorento review
 

Kia Sorento Gas Mileage (MPG)

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