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Kia Sorento MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
14 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 9 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2008 2008 4dr SUV 262-hp 3.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD w/low range 19
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With the 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive w/low range, the 2008 Kia Sorento has been averaging 19 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Kia Sorentos in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2008 Kia Sorento in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Kia Sorento

2008 Kia Sorento Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Kia Sorento Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2008 Kia Sorento Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Kia Sorento's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.