Kia Sportage FWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Kia Sportage FWD across 12 model years, from the 2015 Kia Sportage FWD through the 2026 Kia Sportage FWD. The most recent 2026 Kia Sportage FWD returns 28 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Kia Sportage FWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Kia Sportage FWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Kia Sportage FWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2025 | 2025 Kia Sportage FWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2024 | 2024 Kia Sportage FWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2023 | 2023 Kia Sportage FWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia Sportage FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2021 | 2021 Kia Sportage FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2020 | 2020 Kia Sportage FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2019 | 2019 Kia Sportage FWD | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2018 | 2018 Kia Sportage FWD | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Sportage FWD | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia Sportage FWD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia Sportage FWD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
How the Kia Sportage FWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Kia Sportage FWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.