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Kia Sportage Fuel Tank Size
The 2027 Sportage comes as a gas SUV, a Sportage Hybrid and a Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, and each has its own tank size. This guide uses the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, for tank size, fuel economy, fuel type and drivetrains. Other model years can differ.
14.3 gal.2027 Sportage, every trim
13.7 gal.2027 Sportage Hybrid
11.1 gal.2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
87 octaneregular unleaded or higher
How big is the Kia Sportage gas tank?
Kia lists a 14.3-gallon fuel tank for every 2027 Sportage trim, from the LX to the X-Pro Prestige. The 2027 Sportage Hybrid has a 13.7-gallon tank and the 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid an 11.1-gallon tank. All three take regular unleaded fuel, 87 octane or higher.
2027 Sportage fuel tank size by model
| 2027 model | Trims | Fuel tank capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sportage | LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige | 14.3 gallons |
| Sportage Hybrid | LX, S, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige | 13.7 gallons |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | X-Line, X-Line Prestige | 11.1 gallons |
From the Fuel Tank Capacity row of the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026.
You can also see the Sportage and Sportage Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.
How far a Sportage goes on a full tank
| 2027 model and drivetrain | EPA city / hwy / combined | Full-tank range |
|---|---|---|
| Sportage LX, EX, SX, SX Prestige, FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 mpg | About 400 miles (14.3 gal. x 28 mpg) |
| Sportage LX, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige, AWD | 24 / 30 / 26 mpg | About 372 miles (14.3 gal. x 26 mpg) |
| Sportage X-Pro Prestige, AWD | 23 / 26 / 24 mpg | About 343 miles (14.3 gal. x 24 mpg) |
| Sportage Hybrid LX, S, EX, FWD | 40 / 42 / 41 mpg | About 562 miles (13.7 gal. x 41 mpg) |
| Sportage Hybrid S, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige, AWD | 35 / 36 / 35 mpg | About 480 miles (13.7 gal. x 35 mpg) |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid X-Line, X-Line Prestige, AWD | 83 MPGe combined; 36 mpg combined, engine only | About 400 miles on gasoline (11.1 gal. x 36 mpg), plus a Kia-estimated 34 miles all-electric |
EPA estimates are from the EPA Mileage Ratings rows of the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026; the 34-mile all-electric range is Kia's estimate from the same page. The ranges are our arithmetic: tank capacity times the EPA combined rating, rounded. Kia does not list a full-tank range on those pages.
Full-tank figures are estimates for comparison, not a promise of how far you can drive; your range will vary with how and where you drive. For fuel economy by model year, see our Sportage MPG guide.
2027 Sportage engines and fuel
| 2027 | Sportage | Sportage Hybrid | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder | 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system | 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system |
| Output | 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm; 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 232 hp and 271 lb.-ft. combined | 268 hp and 271 lb.-ft. combined |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher |
From the Engine Type, Horsepower, Torque, Combined Horsepower, Combined Torque, transmission and Fuel Requirement rows of the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia lists a 13.8 kWh hybrid battery for the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
For the engine oil the Sportage takes, see our Sportage 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 Sportage fuel tank questions
How many gallons does a Kia Sportage hold?
Kia lists a 14.3-gallon fuel tank for every 2027 Sportage trim, a 13.7-gallon tank for every 2027 Sportage Hybrid trim and an 11.1-gallon tank for the 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
How far can a Sportage go on a full tank?
Using Kia's tank sizes and EPA combined ratings, a gas 2027 Sportage works out to about 343 to 400 miles depending on trim and drivetrain, and a 2027 Sportage Hybrid to about 480 to 562 miles. These are our estimates for comparison; actual range will vary.
What gas does the Sportage take?
Kia lists Regular Unleaded, 87 octane or higher, as the fuel requirement for every 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid trim.
How big is the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid tank?
Kia lists an 11.1-gallon tank for the 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, which also carries a 13.8 kWh battery and has a Kia-estimated all-electric range of 34 miles. Its EPA engine-only rating is 36 mpg combined, so 11.1 gallons works out to about 400 miles on gasoline by our arithmetic.
Which Sportage trims are all-wheel drive?
For the 2027 Sportage, Kia lists the LX, EX and SX Prestige as front- or all-wheel drive, the SX as front-wheel drive and the X-Line and X-Pro Prestige as all-wheel drive. On the 2027 Sportage Hybrid, the LX is front-wheel drive, the S and EX are front- or all-wheel drive and the X-Line and SX Prestige are all-wheel drive. Both Plug-in Hybrid trims are all-wheel drive.
Questions about a Sportage?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can walk you through the Sportage lineup, and our service team can help keep your Sportage maintained.
Sources
Fuel tank capacities, EPA estimates, the all-electric range estimate, fuel requirement, drivetrains, engines and transmissions are from the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Full-tank ranges are our arithmetic (tank capacity times EPA combined mpg). Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sportage specifications (LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige): fuel tank capacity, EPA MPG estimates FWD and AWD, fuel requirement, drivetrain, engine type, horsepower, torque, transmission, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Hybrid specifications (LX, S, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige): fuel tank capacity, EPA MPG estimates FWD and AWD, fuel requirement, layout, engine type, combined horsepower and torque, transmission, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications (X-Line, X-Line Prestige): fuel tank capacity, EPA MPGe and engine-only MPG, Kia-estimated all-electric range, fuel requirement, layout, engine type, combined horsepower and torque, hybrid battery, transmission, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sportage 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
