2026 · Small SUV · Hybrid

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 42 MPG combined (41 city / 44 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 35 to 42 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,107 a year to fuel.

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Combined 42 MPG 41 MPG city · 44 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,107 15,000 mi/yr · $7.38 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #27 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid's fuel average is 17.9 km/L (5.6 L/100 km), or 42 MPG combined: 17.4 km/L in the city and 18.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	41	17.4	5.7
Highway	44	18.7	5.3
Combined	42	17.9	5.6

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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27Kia Sportage Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
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114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941

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

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

Sportage 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 Sportage Hybrid FWD	Hybrid	41 MPG	44 MPG	42 MPG	—	$1,107
AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Sportage Hybrid AWD	Hybrid	35 MPG	36 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 209 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 42 MPG · $1,107/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 43 MPG · $1,081/yr RAV4 Hybrid saves $26/yr vs Honda CR-V Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,162/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $55/yr vs Ford Escape Hybrid 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $85/yr vs Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $117/yr vs Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $117/yr vs Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid 101 MPGe + 40 MPG · $985/yr Escape Plug-in Hybrid saves $122/yr vs MINI Countryman EV 96 MPGe · $945/yr Countryman EV saves $162/yr vs Kia Sportage 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $554/yr vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 83 MPGe + 36 MPG · $1,212/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $104/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Kia Sportage (28 MPG), 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (83 MPGe + 36 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 42 MPG combined (41 city / 44 highway); ratings range from 35 to 42 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

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