2024 Kia Sorento EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2024 Kia Sorento delivers an EPA-certified 23–37 MPG combined (20–39 city / 27–35 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 7 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 37 MPG combined, compared to 26 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 32 miles of all-electric range at 79 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,650 to $2,650.

Combined MPG
23–37 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
20–39 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
27–35 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650–2,650
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2024 Kia Sorento Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

23–26 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,350–$2,650 (4 configurations)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

34–37 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,650–$1,800 (Saves ~$700/yr vs gas)

Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

32 mi EV Range • 79 MPGe

Gasoline Combined: 34 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $1,800

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Sorento Hybrid FWD Regular 1.6L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 39 MPG 35 MPG 37 MPG $1,650
Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Regular Gas and Electricity 1.6L Plug-in Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 83 MPGe (35 MPG) 75 MPGe (33 MPG) 79 MPGe (34 MPG) 32 mi $1,800
Sorento Hybrid AWD Regular 1.6L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 36 MPG 33 MPG 34 MPG $1,800
Sorento FWD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG $2,350
Sorento AWD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG $2,450
Sorento FWD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG $2,650
Sorento AWD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG $2,650
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.36–$3.80

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

405–652 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.