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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima MPG

Chart is based on 194 fuel economy reports for the Kia Sorento and 136 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Maxima.

Kia Sorento MPG

Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2018 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2016 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2014 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2014 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2013 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2012 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2012 19.8 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2012 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2009 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2008 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2008 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2008 17.9 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2007 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2007 14.8 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2007 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2005 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2005 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2005 17.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2005 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2004 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2004 16.4 MPG Highway Percentage 64 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2004 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2004 15.2 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2003 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2003 16.2 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2003 17.3 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2018 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 20 0 10 70 80 19.2  
2016 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 30 30 30 65 20.4  
2014 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 50 0 50 70 23.0  
2014 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat v.lt light 0 5 43 52 65 23.5  
2013 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 5 9 33 54 66 18.5  
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 65 25.0  
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 13 25 28 35 83 19.8  
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2012 4dr SUV 191-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 11 44 17 27 68 21.0  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 28 33 39 80 29.0  
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 13 10 22 55 64 22.4  
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 11 19 19 50 74 21.1  
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 1 17 29 53 66 24.6  
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 3 17 48 32 71 21.9  
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 2 35 12 52 87 24.0  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 5 10 15 70 60 22.5  
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med none 8 37 19 36 77 20.4  
2008 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat light none 0 10 30 60 60 19.0  
2008 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 hills med light 0 10 60 30 70 17.9  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light light 8 3 40 50 85 23.7  
2007 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 hills med light 7 10 54 29 65 14.8  
2007 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 5 20 17 59 69 19.3  
2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med light 5 10 10 75 65 24.4  
2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med hvy 15 54 21 10 60 19.0  
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med none 5 65 15 15 60 17.0  
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 3 7 29 61 72 19.2  
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med light 30 20 10 40 70 21.7  
2004 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 hills med none 0 26 10 64 75 16.4  
2004 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 flat light hvy 0 42 0 58 60 18.0  
2004 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 2 52 9 38 90 15.2  
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 5 25 25 45 65 21.2  
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 hills med light 25 25 25 25 80 16.2  
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light light 7 10 30 53 64 17.3  

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Nissan Maxima MPG

Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2016 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2014 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2012 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 16 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2011 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2010 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2009 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2008 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2007 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2006 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2005 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2004 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2003 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2003 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2002 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2002 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2001 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2001 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2000 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2000 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2016 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 15 0 15 70 65 25.0  
2014 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat lead light 10 20 20 50 80 23.5  
2012 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat v.lt light 5 78 1 16 75 25.0  
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat light light 0 10 0 90 75 27.1  
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 4 22 32 42 69 21.4  
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat light light 3 12 30 55 68 24.6  
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 1 1 18 80 70 26.5  
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2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 5 5 41 49 66 22.3  
2006 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 15 30 46 65 24.3  
2005 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 10 4 57 30 72 24.3  
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 2 15 31 52 80 24.3  
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 16 17 13 54 70 27.8  
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 12 36 22 30 68 24.3  
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 9 14 34 43 77 23.7  
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 39 11 35 84 21.7  
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 0 0 10 90 75 26.7  
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 3 33 50 73 22.8  
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 9 20 8 62 63 27.2  
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 7 3 38 52 78 24.2  

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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima MPG

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Maxima

Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 16-17 in the city. 25-26 on the freeway. Not bad than other comparable cars. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 It is between 25-29.2 on the highway depending on headwinds. It seems sensitive to wind, mileage-wise. In town is excellent. In 4k miles the worst tank has been 23.2 when it was brand new and very cold out. City mileage is understated in my opinion. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 I get between 26-27mpg. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Fuel economy is great for a 250+ horsepower automatic see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 it averages about 20 mpg consistently see full Nissan Maxima review
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 For a large car with a relatively large engine, this engine is mirror smooth which helps it get great highway mileage. see full Nissan Maxima review
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 I consistently get 25 in the city, and 33-34 all highway. Excellent fuel economy for any car, let alone one with a 3.5L V6. see full Nissan Maxima review
Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Not as good as advertised see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Depends on a lot on your right foot. Driven like a Prius, 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. Driven normally with occasionally throttle bursts, 27 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined. The CVT ratio spread maxes out at 2200 RPM at 75; a little high for MPG. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 City driving is brutal on mpg. If you get 12 mpg you are doing well. Highway miles are great - over 30, so great on trips, stinks for commuting. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Not as good in town as expected. Get around 20-22 mpg in town, 25-28 on hi-way see full Nissan Maxima review
2006 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 24MPG on the HWY. Come on...Crown Victoria is almost 30 has a V8 and gets 29 MPG on the HWY. see full Nissan Maxima review
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 This car loves to suck gas especially when pushed. And not just any gas, the high compression VQ35DE engine requires premium. In my experiences anything less than 91 octane will yield poor performance and odd engine noises. I average 17-18 mpg at best. see full Nissan Maxima review