2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPGe
Highway
35
MPGe
Combined
35
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
430 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
40.0
City 38.0 / Hwy 43.0 kWh
Electric Motor
67 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 430 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 40.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
36
Hwy
35
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
55 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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

Energy Use (Combined)
40 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
38 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
43 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 Kia Sportage SUV AWD

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 Probability16.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
43
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), speed control and wheels & tires. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Speed Control
1
Wheels & Tires
1
Power Train
1

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 02/18/2026ODI#11718936
While driving the vehicle at 55 mph, it suddenly lost the ability to accelerate even when I pressed down on the accelerator. The RPMs went up to 4 or 5 but I could not go over 30-35 mph. Fortunately, …
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 06/29/2025ODI#11670092
This only happens on the freeway but happens every time on the freeway. When using adapted cruise control and you hit the brake, when you reengage the cruise the LKA comes on and the steering wheel be…
Wheels & TiresFiled: 06/23/2025ODI#11668513
On [XXX] I took ownership of the described brand new vehicle from Kia of Portland OR,(12miles on the odometer) and insisted twice to sales management that the vehicle is prep'ed with a full fuel tank,…

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.

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