Kia Sorento FE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia Sorento FE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #59 of 72 (18th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #62 of 78 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #76 of 94 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia Sorento FE placed highest in 2016 at #59 of 72, and lowest in 2018 at #76 of 94. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 434 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 434 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 434 | 5/10 |
What Sorento FE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Kia Sorento FE burns 548 to 548 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 21 mpg the Kia Sorento FE is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $426 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Kia nameplates
Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.