2021 Kia Sorento HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
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City
39
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
37
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
37.6MPG average+1.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 37 MPG · Owner reported avg: 37.6 MPG
Range: 35–41 MPG
Driving mix: City 73% / Highway 28%
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 37.6 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 37 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
39
Hwy
35
Comb
37
Fuel cost: $1,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Hybrid | 39 | 35 | 37 | $1,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 242 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.0 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- SIDI; Hybrid
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- 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$1,820/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,415/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,576/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,677/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,833/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,828/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,267/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,872/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,761/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,803/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,820/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,415/yrHIGHEST | +$595 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,576/yrLOWEST | $-244 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,677/yr | $-143 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,833/yr | +$13 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,828/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,267/yr | +$447 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,872/yr | +$52 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,761/yr | $-59 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,803/yr | $-17 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 37 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 15.9% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
Recall History2
Source: NHTSARelated
Kia Sorento Hybrid MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year