Fuel Economy and Driving Range

From Car and Driver

Fuel Economy Rating:

Kia retuned the engines from the last-generation Sportage to improve fuel economy and succeeded-but just barely. Our test confirmed what the EPA testing already reports: The Sportage lives near the bottom of the fuel-sipping hierarchy.

What's New for 2019?

Not only does the Sportage return the same set of powertrains for 2019, but they all have the same EPA estimates, too. As a result, we don't expect its real-world fuel economy to be any different this time around.

Fuel Economy Ratings Compared: Kia Sportage 2.4L inline-four

Fuel Economy Ratings Compared: Kia Sportage 2.0L Turbo inline-four

We've devised our own fuel-economy test in an attempt to replicate how most people drive on the highway. Our procedure entails a 200-mile out-and-back loop on Michigan's I-94 highway. We maintain a GPS-verified 75 mph and use the cruise control as much as possible to mimic the way many drivers behave during long trips.

Test Results: Highway Fuel Economy

Test Results: Highway Range

For more information on the fuel economy and driving range of the Sportage, you can read our in-depth review of the 2018 model.

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