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Kia Sorento MPG by Trim
The Sorento comes with a 2.5-liter engine, a 2.5-liter turbo, a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid, and each has its own fuel economy. This guide uses the 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, for EPA estimates by trim and drive, plus tank size. Other model years can differ.
26 mpgbest gas combined, 2.5L FWD
37 mpgSorento Hybrid EX FWD combined
74 MPGeSorento Plug-in Hybrid combined
17.7 gal.gas and Hybrid fuel tank
What mpg does the Kia Sorento get?
Kia lists the 2027 Sorento at up to 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined with the 2.5-liter engine and front-wheel drive, and 20/27/23 with the 2.5-liter turbo and all-wheel drive. The 2027 Sorento Hybrid is listed at 37/36/37 mpg with front-wheel drive and 32/35/34 with all-wheel drive, and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid at 74 MPGe combined.
2027 Sorento mpg by trim
| 2027 Sorento trim | Engine | FWD (city/hwy/combined) | AWD (city/hwy/combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2.5L 4-cylinder, 186 hp | 23/31/26 mpg | Not available |
| S | 2.5L 4-cylinder, 186 hp | 23/31/26 mpg | 23/28/25 mpg |
| EX | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | 20/29/23 mpg | 20/27/23 mpg |
| SX | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | 20/29/23 mpg | Not available |
| X-Line EX AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 20/27/23 mpg |
| X-Line SX AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 20/27/23 mpg |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 20/27/23 mpg |
| X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 20/27/23 mpg |
From the EPA MPG Estimates FWD and AWD (City/Highway/Combined), Engine Type and Horsepower rows of the 2027 Sorento specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, with all eight trims shown. Actual mileage will vary.
You can also see the Sorento at Michigan City Kia.
2027 Sorento Hybrid mpg
| 2027 Sorento Hybrid trim | FWD (city/hwy/combined) | AWD (city/hwy/combined) |
|---|---|---|
| EX | 37/36/37 mpg | 32/35/34 mpg |
| X-Line EX AWD | Not available | 32/35/34 mpg |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | Not available | 32/35/34 mpg |
From the EPA MPG Estimates FWD and AWD (City/Highway/Combined) rows of the 2027 Sorento Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, with all three trims shown.
Kia lists the Sorento Hybrid with a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and a full parallel hybrid system rated at 232 combined horsepower. See the Sorento Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.
2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid efficiency
| 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | EX AWD and X-Line SX Prestige AWD |
|---|---|
| EPA-estimated MPGe (combined) | 74 |
| EPA-estimated mpg (engine only, combined) | 33 |
| EPA-estimated all-electric range | 31 miles |
| Hybrid battery energy | 14 kWh |
| Combined horsepower | 261 hp |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal. |
From the EPA-Estimated MPGe (Combined), EPA-Estimated MPG (Engine Only, Combined), EPA-est. All-Electric Range (AER), Hybrid Battery Energy, Combined Horsepower and Fuel Tank Capacity rows of the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Both trims show the same figures.
How far a Sorento can go on a tank
| 2027 model | Tank | EPA combined | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 2.5L, FWD | 17.7 gal. | 26 mpg | about 460 miles |
| Sorento 2.5L, AWD (S) | 17.7 gal. | 25 mpg | about 443 miles |
| Sorento 2.5L turbo, FWD or AWD | 17.7 gal. | 23 mpg | about 407 miles |
| Sorento Hybrid EX, FWD | 17.7 gal. | 37 mpg | about 655 miles |
| Sorento Hybrid, AWD | 17.7 gal. | 34 mpg | about 602 miles |
Our estimate: the tank capacity multiplied by the EPA combined estimate, rounded to the nearest mile. These are not Kia figures. Real range depends on driving, speed, weather and how much fuel is left when you fill up.
For other models, see our Telluride mpg guide and Sportage mpg guide, and for engine oil, the Sorento oil type and capacity guide.
Michigan City Kia service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Sorento mpg questions
What is the gas mileage of a Kia Sorento?
Kia lists EPA estimates for the 2027 Sorento of 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined for the 2.5-liter LX and S with front-wheel drive, 23/28/25 for the S with all-wheel drive, 20/29/23 for the 2.5-liter turbo EX and SX with front-wheel drive, and 20/27/23 for the turbo with all-wheel drive.
Which Sorento gets the best mpg?
The 2027 Sorento Hybrid EX with front-wheel drive, at 37/36/37 mpg city/highway/combined according to Kia. With all-wheel drive, every 2027 Sorento Hybrid trim is listed at 32/35/34 mpg.
What mpg does the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid get?
For the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Kia lists an EPA-estimated 74 MPGe combined, 33 mpg combined on the engine alone and an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 31 miles, on both the EX AWD and the X-Line SX Prestige AWD.
How big is the Sorento gas tank?
Kia lists a 17.7-gallon fuel tank for every 2027 Sorento and 2027 Sorento Hybrid trim, and a 12.4-gallon tank for the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
Does AWD lower the Sorento fuel economy?
Yes. Kia lists the 2.5-liter S at 26 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 25 with all-wheel drive, the turbo EX at 23 combined with either, and the Sorento Hybrid EX at 37 combined with front-wheel drive and 34 with all-wheel drive. Highway figures drop more: 31 to 28 mpg on the 2.5-liter and 29 to 27 mpg on the turbo.
Questions about a Sorento?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can help you compare the gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid Sorento, and our service team can help keep your Sorento maintained.
Sources
EPA estimates, engines and tank sizes are from the 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid and 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026; range figures are our own arithmetic from those numbers. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sorento specifications, all eight trims (LX, S, EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, X-Pro SX Prestige AWD): EPA mpg estimates FWD and AWD, engine type, horsepower, fuel tank capacity, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sorento Hybrid specifications, all three trims (EX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD): EPA mpg estimates FWD and AWD, engine type, combined horsepower, fuel tank capacity, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications, both trims (EX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD): EPA MPGe, engine-only mpg, all-electric range, battery energy, combined horsepower, fuel tank capacity, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sorento model page: hero image, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
