Kia Sorento MPG by year (2003-2026)
The agency's file has 23 model years of the Kia Sorento from 2003 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Kia Sorento, gets 23 to 37 mpg combined across 7 tested versions.
Best of 2026
37 mpgSorento Hybrid FWD, hybrid, combinedBest in the file
37 mpgSorento Hybrid FWD, hybrid; reached in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026Best non-hybrid, 2026
26 mpgSorento FWD (Automatic (S8)), combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- The first hybrid version in the file is from 2021: the Sorento Hybrid, 37 mpg combined.
- All-wheel-drive versions are in the file from the first year, 2003; the best is the Sorento 4WD at 15 mpg combined.
- 2007: the best combined figure went up 2 mpg, to 18 mpg (from 16 in 2006).
- 2014: the best combined figure went down 2 mpg, to 22 mpg (from 24 in 2013).
- 2021: the best combined figure went up 12 mpg, to 37 mpg (from 25 in 2020).
Your fuel cost, 2026 Sorento
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Sorento FWD (Automatic (S8)), 4-cyl 2.5 L: 23 mpg city, 31 highway, 26 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Sorento version is $2,400 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Best hybrid | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 15 mpg | none | $4,150 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2004 | 4 | 16 mpg | none | $3,900 to $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 2005 | 4 | 16 mpg | none | $3,900 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2006 | 4 | 16 mpg | none | $3,900 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2007 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $3,650 | +2 mpg |
| 2008 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $3,650 | no change |
| 2009 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $3,650 | no change |
| 2011 | 5 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,100 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2012 | 7 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,100 | no change |
| 2013 | 7 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,100 | no change |
| 2014 | 5 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,100 | -2 mpg |
| 2015 | 4 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,100 | +1 mpg |
| 2016 | 7 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,300 | +1 mpg |
| 2017 | 7 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2018 | 7 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2019 | 4 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $2,950 | +1 mpg |
| 2020 | 4 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $3,100 | no change |
| 2021 | 5 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,700 to $2,600 | +12 mpg |
| 2022 | 7 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,700 to $2,600 | no change |
| 2023 | 7 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,700 to $2,600 | no change |
| 2024 | 7 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,700 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2025 | 7 | 26 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,750 to $2,700 | -1 mpg |
| 2026 | 7 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,700 to $2,700 | +1 mpg |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 9 of 23 model years: 2004: +1 mpg, 2007: +2 mpg, 2014: -2 mpg, 2015: +1 mpg, 2016: +1 mpg, 2019: +1 mpg, 2021: +12 mpg, 2025: -1 mpg, 2026: +1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Sorento is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 13th of 66 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg and the top figure is 42 mpg. Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Kia models
Every other Kia model on this site, nearest to the Sorento in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Sorento |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | 2024 | 26 to 34 mpg | 3 lower |
| K4 | 2026 | 28 to 33 mpg | 4 lower |
| Carnival | 2026 | 21 to 32 mpg | 5 lower |
| Sportage | 2026 | 24 to 42 mpg | 5 higher |
| Soul | 2025 | 30 to 31 mpg | 6 lower |
| K5 | 2026 | 27 to 30 mpg | 7 lower |
| Seltos | 2026 | 25 to 29 mpg | 8 lower |
| Telluride | 2025 | 20 to 22 mpg | 15 lower |
| Niro | 2026 | 48 to 53 mpg | 16 higher |
| EV9 | 2026 | 78 to 89 MPGe | not the same measure |
| EV6 | 2026 | 83 to 115 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Kia Sorento model year has the best mileage?
Since 2003, the best conventional figure is 37 mpg combined, for the 2026 Sorento Hybrid FWD.
How many versions of the Kia Sorento has the agency tested?
123 versions across 23 model years (2003 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Kia Sorento gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 15 mpg in 2003 and is 37 mpg in 2026, a change of +22 mpg.
Is there a hybrid Sorento?
The first hybrid version in the agency's file is from 2021; the newest model year, 2026, has one.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.