Kia Sorento Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2021 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 37 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 34 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #10 of 63 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #12 of 68 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 37 mpg | 34 mpg | #19 of 69 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 37 mpg | 34 mpg | #33 of 77 (58th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 36 mpg | 34 mpg | #42 of 82 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 37 mpg | 34 mpg | #39 of 71 (46th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #12 of 26 (56th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia Sorento Hybrid placed highest in 2021 at #10 of 63, and lowest in 2025 at #42 of 82. It spent 5 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 37 | 36 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 240 | 7/10 |
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 32 | 35 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 264 | 6/10 |
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 37 | 36 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 240 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 34 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 263 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 36 | 36 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 36 | 33 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 262 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 39 | 35 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 242 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 36 | 33 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 262 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 39 | 35 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 242 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 36 | 33 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 257 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 39 | 35 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 242 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 39 | 35 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 242 | 8/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 37 → 36 mpg | -1 mpg | 319 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 36 → 37 mpg | +1 mpg | 311 gal |
What Sorento Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid burns 311 to 311 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 | $932 | $932 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,088 | $1,088 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,243 | $1,243 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $1,700 to $1,700 a year in fuel, or $2,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 37 mpg the Kia Sorento Hybrid is 8 mpg better the median, which is worth about $300 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.