2022 Kia Sportage FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,950 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 350 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed 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
- 2.4L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)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 | 14.7% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History1
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems41 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 41 owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Sportage FWD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2022 Kia Sportage FWD problems by category: Engine: 18 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 4 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.