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2021 Kia Sorento MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Kia Sorento is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (24 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 26 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 41st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 24 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2021 #41 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
  2. 2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
  3. 3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
  4. 4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
  5. 5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
  6. 41Kia Sorento26 MPG $1,788
  7. 92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2021 SorentoOther small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Sorento MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Sorento FWD		 Gas 24 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch
Sorento FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Sorento AWD		 Gas 23 MPG 25 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch
Sorento AWD		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2021 Kia Sorento vs. rivals

vs Jeep Cherokee 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Santa Fe 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Fiat 500 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Envision 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Bronco Sport 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Outlander 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Outlander saves $66/yr vs Hyundai Tucson 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Sorento saves $72/yr vs Jeep Compass 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Sorento saves $72/yr vs Kia Sorento Hybrid 37 MPG · $1,257/yr Sorento Hybrid saves $532/yr vs Ford Transit Connect 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid (37 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Kia Sorento?

Up to 26 MPG combined (24 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 24 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Kia Sorento use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Kia Sorento?

The 2021 Kia Sorento's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Kia Sorento per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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