2012 Kia Sedona MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Kia Sedona.
The 2012 Kia Sedona runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minivan - 2WD car class.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Kia Sedona is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Kia Sedona Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Kia Sedona gets up to 18 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2012 Kia Sedona is 21 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Kia Sedona?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Kia Sedona is $3,000 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2012 Kia Sedona to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,500 more on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Kia Sedona Consume?
The 2012 Kia Sedona will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Kia Sedona.
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $3,500 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,000 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Related Kia Models from 2012
If you're interested in other Kia models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
| Model | Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| Forte | 29 |
| Forte | 28 |
| Forte | 26 |
| Forte | 26 |
| Forte Eco | 30 |
| Forte Koup | 28 |
| Forte Koup | 27 |
| Forte Koup | 26 |
| Forte Koup | 26 |
| Optima | 26 |
| Optima | 27 |
| Optima | 27 |
| Optima Hybrid | 36 |
| Rio | 31 |
| Rio | 32 |
| Rondo | 22 |
| Rondo | 21 |
| Sorento 2WD | 24 |
| Sorento 2WD | 24 |
| Sorento 2WD | 22 |
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