2015 head-to-head · Small SUV
2015 Chevrolet Captiva vs Kia Sorento
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic · 23 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2015 Chevrolet Captiva (23 MPG) costs about $2,022 a year to fuel and the 2015 Kia Sorento (23 MPG) about $2,022.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Captiva
- Kia Sorento
Side by side
| Chevrolet Captiva | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,022 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,022 |
| 23 MPG | Combined efficiency | 23 MPG |
| 20 MPG | City | 20 MPG |
| 28 MPG | Highway | 27 MPG |
| 94 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 10 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 389 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 390 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Flex-fuel | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline or E85 | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.4L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Captiva vs Kia Sorento across model years
- Chevrolet Captiva
- Kia Sorento
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 60 2015 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Captiva ranks 32nd and the Kia Sorento 30th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Chevrolet Captiva is a flex-fuel model, while the Kia Sorento is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva vs. the Kia Sorento per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,022 for the Chevrolet Captiva and $2,022 for the Kia Sorento.
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