2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Outlander 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.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Kia Sportage (28 MPG) costs about $1,661 a year to fuel and the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid (28 MPG) about $1,661.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Sportage
- Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid
Side by side
| Kia Sportage | Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,661 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,661 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 25 MPG | City | 26 MPG |
| 33 MPG | Highway | 31 MPG |
| 317 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 314 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| 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.
Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid across model years
- Kia Sportage
- Mitsubishi Outlander 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 114 2026 small SUVs, the Kia Sportage ranks 61st and the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid 62nd for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Kia Sportage is a conventional gas model, while the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia Sportage vs. the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,661 for the Kia Sportage and $1,661 for the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid.
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