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Kia Sorento Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
14 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
15 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2012 2012 4dr SUV 191-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 11.63
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With the 142 kilowatts 2.5L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2012 Kia Sorento has been averaging 11.63 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2012 Kia Sorentos in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 44.3 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (27.3 percent), in heavy traffic (10.7 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2012 Kia Sorento in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2012 2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 12.12
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2012 2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.3L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 9.4
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 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
2012 Kia Sorento Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 

2012 Kia Sorento Gas Mileage (L/100km)

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 L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.