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Kia Sportage Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Kia Sportage Hybrid is rated at 42 MPG combined, tied for 28th of 113 small SUVs, in the top quarter.
- 42MPG combinedtied 28th of 113 in class
- $1,600a year in fueltied 28th of 113 in class
- 209g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is tied for 3rd of 23 hybrid small SUVs, in the top quarter. The median of that narrower group is 36 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 13th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter.
Within the 16 Kia models rated for 2026 it is 6th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 34.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at 43 MPG and just behind it is the Ford Escape Plug-in hybrid at 40 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,600 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $700 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300.
Tailpipe CO2 is 209 g/mile, 89 g/mile below the small SUVs median of 298.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 41 and its highway rating 44: the highway figure is 3 higher. 2 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Sportage Hybrid FWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), FWD, gets 42 MPG; the least efficient listed, Sportage Hybrid AWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD, gets 35 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $300 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage Hybrid FWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), FWD | 42 | 41 | 44 | $1,600 | 209 |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD | 35 | 35 | 36 | $1,900 | 251 |
Year by year
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is in the data for 4 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2023 and 2026 the best combined rating fell by 1 MPG, from 43 to 42. Fuel cost for the best version is $1,600 in the latest data against $1,550 in 2023, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 42 | 35 | $1,600 | 209 | 29 |
| 2025 | 2 | 43 | 38 | $1,550 | 206 | 29 |
| 2024 | 2 | 43 | 38 | $1,550 | 206 | 28 |
| 2023 | 2 | 43 | 38 | $1,550 | 206 | 27 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Hybrid | 43 | $1,550 | 2026 |
| Lexus NX Hybrid | Hybrid | 40 | $2,050 | 2026 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid | Hybrid | 39 | $1,700 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Hybrid | 38 | $1,750 | 2026 |
| Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | Hybrid | 38 | $1,750 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 42 MPG, $1,600 a year, 1 version, last rated 2026
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Rankings: Small SUVs, Hybrid, Kia, Hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.