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Kia Sportage Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Kia Sportage Plug-in hybrid is rated at 36 MPG combined, tied for 37th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
- 36MPG combinedtied 37th of 113 in class
- $1,850a year in fueltied 36th of 113 in class
- 97g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the plug-in hybrid models of its class it is 3rd of 8 plug-in hybrid small SUVs, in the upper half, ahead of 71% of the others. The median of that narrower group is 34 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 3rd of 29 plug-in hybrid models, in the top quarter, ahead of 93% of the others.
Within the 16 Kia models rated for 2026 it is 8th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 34.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Kia Sorento Hybrid at 37 MPG and just behind it is the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in hybrid at 35 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,850 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 $450 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 36th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
It emits 97 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the small SUVs median is 298, a difference of 201 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 35 and its highway rating 36: the highway figure is 1 higher. The data lists one version for 2026: Sportage Plug-in Hybrid: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,850 | 97 | 33 |
Year by year
The Kia Sportage Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 4 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2023 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 1 MPG, from 35 to 36. Fuel cost for the best version is $1,850 in the latest data against $1,900 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 | 1 | 36 | 36 | $1,850 | 97 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 55 | 29 |
| 2024 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 96 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 96 | 27 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Lexus RX Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $2,300 | 2026 |
| Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | Hybrid | 37 | $1,800 | 2026 |
| Subaru Forester Hybrid | Hybrid | 35 | $1,900 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Plug-in hybrid, Kia, Plug-in hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.