2003 Kia SedonaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minivan - 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2003 Kia Sedona

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City
14
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
Combined
16
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

15.5MPG average-3.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 16 MPG · Owner reported avg: 15.5 MPG

Range: 10–20 MPG

Driving mix: City 53% / Highway 47%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 15.5 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 16 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
18
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-9,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
555 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
18.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Minivan/Van
GVWR
Class 2 (6,001–8,500 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,209/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,585/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,645/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,878/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,239/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,228/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,242/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,329/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,073/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,170/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 16 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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