Kia Sportage MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Kia Sportage model year from 1995 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Sportage has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 28 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Kia Sportage fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24–28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $33,286 | 16,224 listings |
| 2025 | 25–28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $23,188 | 1,313 listings |
| 2024 | 25–28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $21,998 | 2,333 listings |
| 2023 | 25–28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $24,250 | 2,245 listings |
| 2022 | 21–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $18,990 | 511 listings |
| 2021 | 21–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,515 | 470 listings |
| 2020 | 21–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $15,341 | 683 listings |
| 2019 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $13,795 | 404 listings |
| 2018 | 21–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $12,483 | 303 listings |
| 2017 | 21–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $11,998 | 453 listings |
| 2016 | 21–23 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $10,850 | 108 listings |
| 2015 | 21–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $10,473 | 95 listings |
| 2014 | 21–23 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 22–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18–19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 17–19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18–19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18–19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18–19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–19 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2026 Sportage was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $33,286 on VehiSales (16,224 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage X-pro | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
2025 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2025 Sportage was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $23,188 on VehiSales (1,313 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Sportage X-pro | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
2024 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2024 Sportage was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $21,998 on VehiSales (2,333 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sportage X-pro | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 26 | 25 MPG |
2023 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2023 Sportage was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $24,250 on VehiSales (2,245 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
2022 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2022 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $18,990 on VehiSales (511 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2021 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2021 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $16,515 on VehiSales (470 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2020 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2020 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $15,341 on VehiSales (683 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2019 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2019 Sportage was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $13,795 on VehiSales (404 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Sportage FE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage FE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
2018 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2018 Sportage was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $12,483 on VehiSales (303 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage FE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
2017 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2017 Sportage was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $11,998 on VehiSales (453 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage FE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
2016 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2016 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $10,850 on VehiSales (108 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage SX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage SX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2015 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2015 Sportage was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,473 on VehiSales (95 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage SX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage SX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2014 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2014 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2013 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2013 Sportage was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2012 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2012 Sportage was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2011 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2011 Sportage was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2010 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2010 Sportage was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2009 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2009 Sportage was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2008 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2008 Sportage was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2007 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2007 Sportage was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2006 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2006 Sportage was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2005 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2005 Sportage was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2002 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2002 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
2001 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2001 Sportage was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2000 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 2000 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
1999 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 1999 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
1998 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 1998 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
1997 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 1997 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
1996 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 1996 Sportage was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
1995 Kia Sportage: engines & MPG
The 1995 Sportage was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Sportage 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Kia Sportage get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Sportage range from 19 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Kia Sportage have?
The 2026 Sportage was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Kia Sportage require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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