2026 · Small SUV · Hybrid

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 37 MPG combined (37 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 34 to 37 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 36th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,257 a year to fuel.

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Combined 37 MPG 37 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,257 15,000 mi/yr · $8.38 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #36 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid's fuel average is 15.7 km/L (6.4 L/100 km), or 37 MPG combined: 15.7 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	37	15.7	6.4
Highway	36	15.3	6.5
Combined	37	15.7	6.4

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
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36Kia Sorento Hybrid37 MPG $1,257
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114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941

2026 Sorento HybridOther small SUVsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Sorento Hybrid MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Sorento Hybrid FWD	Hybrid	37 MPG	36 MPG	37 MPG	—	$1,257
AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Sorento Hybrid AWD	Hybrid	32 MPG	35 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 240 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 77 MPGe + 35 MPG · $1,244/yr Tucson Plug-in Hybrid saves $13/yr vs Jeep Recon 71 MPGe · $1,285/yr Sorento Hybrid saves $28/yr vs Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Tucson Hybrid saves $33/yr vs Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr CX-50 Hybrid saves $33/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Sorento Hybrid saves $35/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Sorento Hybrid saves $35/yr vs Ford Escape Hybrid 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Escape Hybrid saves $64/yr vs Subaru Forester Hybrid 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Sorento Hybrid saves $72/yr vs Kia Sorento 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Sorento Hybrid saves $532/yr vs Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid 74 MPGe + 33 MPG · $1,294/yr Sorento Hybrid saves $38/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Kia Sorento (26 MPG), 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (74 MPGe + 33 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid?

Up to 37 MPG combined (37 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 34 to 37 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid?