Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Sorento MPG

Chart is based on 562 fuel economy reports for the Mazda Mazda6 and 194 fuel economy reports for the Kia Sorento.

Mazda Mazda6 MPG

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
2017	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	20	70	10	110	25.0
2016	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	20	45	30	70	38.2
2015	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	26	30	44	69	30.2
2014	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	8	37	28	26	93	29.4
2014	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	0	17	10	72	58	36.1
2011	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	50	14	36	110	18.4
2011	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	15	15	20	50	70	25.5
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2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	67	13	13	103	16.8
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	3	19	35	43	74	27.3
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	27	20	46	64	22.0
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	17	16	16	51	81	27.6
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	6	33	55	77	25.9
2008	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	25	11	53	73	26.4
2008	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	21	17	52	11	90	20.7
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	5	21	21	53	78	22.9
2007	4dr Sedan 212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	15	5	78	65	27.5
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	18	11	19	52	70	27.4
2007	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	43	0	17	40	62	27.2
2007	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	2	21	35	42	74	24.3
2006	4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	25	15	55	60	22.0
2006	4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	50	0	50	110	21.7
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	20	19	19	42	72	21.9
2006	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	lead	none	19	19	25	37	68	23.0
2006	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	16	11	5	68	83	30.1
2006	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	10	10	10	71	75	26.2
2006	4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	10	20	70	90	22.8
2006	4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	8	30	27	35	82	21.0
2006	4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	2	29	34	36	79	22.7
2006	4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	10	37	41	13	96	29.6
2005	4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	34	9	23	34	72	23.1
2005	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	lead	hvy	5	15	50	30	75	23.0
2005	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	3	33	15	50	90	22.4
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	11	24	60	69	27.9
2005	4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	80	15	5	75	20.0
2005	4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	18	24	11	46	72	20.1
2005	4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	6	9	33	53	68	23.3
2004	4dr Wagon 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	16	18	17	50	71	21.9
2004	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	16	36	42	70	22.5
2004	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	10	20	62	71	26.7
2004	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	10	20	70	60	26.0
2004	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	8	43	27	21	64	24.3
2004	4dr Hatch 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	20	30	20	30	60	22.0
2004	4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	30	30	30	60	26.0
2003	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	15	27	17	41	72	21.8
2003	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	9	36	55	69	26.7
2003	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	7	8	20	65	70	28.3
2003	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	16	38	13	33	78	22.8

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Kia Sorento MPG

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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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda Mazda6

Mazda Mazda6 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	This year every Mazda6 has a 184-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine under its hood. The 2013's less powerful (170hp) 2.5-liter four managed only 21 mpg city, 30 highway. The 2014 does far better: 26/38 with the automatic transmission and 25/37 with the manual. When fitted with a 178-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and manual transmission, the Ford Fusion earns identical EPA ratings. An Accord with a 189-horsepower 2.4-liter and manual transmission checks in lower, 24/34. In real world driving, the trip computer reported averages in the 30s--and as high as 38--in casual suburban driving and about 36 on a 70-mph highway. With such impressive numbers, I'm tempted to place fuel economy higher in the reasons to buy a Mazda6. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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Mazda Mazda6 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I've been averaging over 30 mpg per tank at the pump. Computer usually 1mpg too generous. On some trips I've seen 40 mpgs. My is MT and it is rated considerably lower than AT. But in my book it is good since I've done same mileage in my 2011 Mazda3, which also was noisier, less comforting and generally, smaller car with smaller engine. So, I do about same MPG average and HWY as my 2011 Mazda3 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This vehicle is a petrol automatic and the fuel economy is not too bad - around town its pretty good but out on the Motorway at 70 - 80 mph it is hardly any better than my previous 15 year old Volvo S80 petrol automaticwhich had a 5 cylinder 2.4 litre (this is a 2.0 litre less powerful engine) and weighed an awful lot more. Its giving aroun 40 mpg. The istop system seems to be a waste of money - it saves virtually nothing, you have to press hard on the brake pedal to make it work and the miles its claims to have saved are minimal - about 20 in 8,000. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The fuel economy on this car is pretty good in my opinion. Its a petrol automatic and if I do half a tank of fuel on Motorways with the speedo at 80 - 85 and the rest of the tank around town I will see 40 MPG. I don;t think one can complain too much about this. If I do all short journeys and no motorway mileage I can probably get around 35, which again is pretty good. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Fuel economy is good but not as good as Mazda claims, in 9 months I'm averaging about 28 MPG combined in 60/40 city to highway driving and now in the winter months here in Minnesota, where you need to let the vehicle warm up for a minute or two in cold weather conditions and using winter gas. Still better than most cars in this class and the Skyactiv weight reducing and engine and transmission improvements really do seem to contribute to a fuel efficient car that is still fun to drive and nice to look at! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	26/38 rating is better than other sedans in its class. Averaging 32 with daily up and down mountain treks. Car maintains speed well and uses little gas keeping speed up. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Fuel economy over 71k has been 32.1 MPG. Pretty darn good for a non-hybrid and driving 75-85 mph pretty consistently. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I regularly get 33-34 mpg commuting 35-55 mph with some stop and go driving distances of 30+ miles each way. Constant speed driving on interstates through central PA, DC, VA, CT, RI, with seldom slow traffic backups, the car gets 36-37 mpg. Usually set at about 3-4 miles over posted or at traffic flow speeds. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	So far seems higher than EPA estimates. Gearing close so that I can drive 30-40 around town in 5ht or even 6th. 6th should be further out to improve mileage even more. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	28.5 mpg. Driving to the interstate, taking the interstate to the other side of town, then driving to work (or home). see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The fuel economy is in the upper range of the norm for this class of car. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

Mazda Mazda6 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	i like the power feeling which that engine can provide only above 4000 rpms, and than it drinks :) see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Well, the 4 cylinder was wonderful, averaging 25mpg, but the large 3.7 seems to be averaging around 21/22...not much better, if not the same, than the Lincoln MKS. But I DO drive this car really hard. Its difficult not to, its so much fun. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Hmmm...yes, this is the sore point. But to tell you the truth, I am getting a little tired of pursueing one at the loss of the other. And do enjoy regular gas. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I get only 26mpg highway and 19-21 mpg city with 4 cylinder. My other car (toyota solara) do over 33 mpg highway easily even with winter gas. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007	4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Ford 3.0L engine isn't particular good on gas, nor is it particularly powerful see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	it is very hard to get more than 27 mpg even with all highway drive see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The only minor complaints I have about this car comes from the engine. It puts out slightly less horsepower than racing engines of the same size, but eats just as much gas, roughly 15% more than I expected from an engine this size. This is something Mazda has drastically improved in recent years, but remains something to watch out for in their larger engines before 2010. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	26mpg was the most I got on one long trip down south. I drove it mostly highway and usually got 21mpg, even when taking it easy. Around town I got 18mpg. Not great for a 4-cyl engine. My Saab has almost as much power and gets 24mpg around town. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Not very good unless you are on the highway only cruising. On the highway it can get 28+ mpg. However, in mixed driving you will be lucky to get 20 mpg. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Not necessarily a dislike, just a natural trade off for having 270 horsepower on tap. Averaging 22mpg with mostly city and traffic driving. It actually still bests my old 00 VW Golf turbo, which typically mustered only 20mpg with half the horsepower! see full Mazda Mazda6 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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