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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Sportage Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $883 a year to fuel (103 MPGe), versus $1,081 for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (43 MPG). That's roughly $198 a year, or about $992 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Kia Sportage Hybrid
Side by side
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Kia Sportage Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $883 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,081 |
| 103 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 43 MPG |
| 110 MPGe | City | 42 MPG |
| 96 MPGe | Highway | 44 MPG |
| 32.7 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 247 mi | Driving range | — |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 206 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| 8.1 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (198 kW) | Engine / motor | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| RWD | 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.
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Sportage Hybrid across model years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Kia Sportage Hybrid
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 118 2023 small SUVs, the Ford Mustang Mach-E ranks 7th and the Kia Sportage Hybrid 14th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Ford Mustang Mach-E is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Kia Sportage Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E or the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is rated 103 MPGe combined and the Kia Sportage Hybrid 43 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. the Kia Sportage Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $883 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and $1,081 for the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
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