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Models, fuel economy and running costs

This database covers 11 popular Kia models across 48 model years, with fuel economy and running costs from the U.S. EPA. Across the lineup, combined economy runs from 19 to 114 MPGe.

Models

ModelYearsCombinedAnnual fuel
Cadenza2016–202022-23 MPGe$2,800-$2,950
Forte2016–202024-35 MPGe$1,850-$2,700
Niro2017–202043-112 MPGe$700-$1,500
Optima2016–202024-42 MPGe$1,550-$2,700
Rio2016–202030-36 MPGe$1,800-$2,150
Sedona2016–202019-21 MPGe$3,100-$3,400
Sorento2016–202019-25 MPGe$2,600-$3,400
Soul2016–202026-114 MPGe$650-$2,500
Sportage2016–202021-26 MPGe$2,500-$3,100
Stinger2018–202020-25 MPGe$3,200-$4,000
Telluride2020–202021-23 MPGe$2,800-$3,100

Most and least efficient

Among the Kia models here, the Sedona is the most economical on average at about 20 MPGe, while the Niro is the thirstiest at about 55 MPGe. The gap between them shows how much the model and body style — not the brand alone — decide your fuel bill.

Fuel types in the lineup

Kia models in this dataset run on electric and gasoline and hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Choosing a hybrid or electric version cuts the fuel line of the budget the most, especially in city driving, while a conventional gasoline model usually costs less to buy in the first place. Use the comparison tool to set the trade-off against a rival in the same class.

Coverage and method

This Kia section covers 11 models over 48 model-years, drawn from the U.S. EPA's fuel economy files and NHTSA crash-test data. Every figure is an official estimate, so use it to compare vehicles and spot the outliers rather than as a promise of what you will get at the pump. Where a model changed engines, transmissions or body styles between years, the year-by-year pages show the difference.

Pick a model for its year-by-year fuel economy and specs, or open the comparison tool to line any two up side by side. ← All makes