2023 Kia Sorento FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD.

The 2023 Kia Sorento FWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2023 Kia Sorento FWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2023 Kia Sorento FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2023 Kia Sorento FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD is 26 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L262429
Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L252229

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2023 Kia Sorento FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD is $2,000.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 2023 Kia Sorento FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$1,950spend $750 more
Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$2,050spend $1,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2023 Kia Sorento FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L11
Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2023 Kia Sorento FWD Emit?

The 2023 Kia Sorento FWD will emit an average of about 5,265,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 180 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2023 Kia Sorento FWD model options.

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $750
Fuel Cost$1,950
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,130,000
Trees Needed to Offset244
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,250
Fuel Cost$2,050
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,400,000
Trees Needed to Offset257
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2023 Kia Sorento FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on December 27, 2025. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/kia/sorento-fwd/2023.

  • "2023 Kia Sorento FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/kia/sorento-fwd/2023. Accessed December 27, 2025.

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