2025 Kia Sportage X-proFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2025 Kia Sportage X-pro

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City
23
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
344 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed 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

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
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$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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 Problems44 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 44 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Sportage X-pro. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
14
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
11
Engine
6
Power Train
5
Visibility / Wipers
4
Speed Control
4
Brakes
4
Structure
3

2025 Kia Sportage X-pro problems by category: Electrical System: 14 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 11 complaints, Engine: 6 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 4 complaints, Speed Control: 4 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
10
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 09/15/2025ODI#11687267
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted gears, causing a slight jerk before accelerating. The instrum…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/13/2025ODI#11687100
This is an issue of nonconformity according the Florida Lemon Law: "Florida's Lemon Law protects consumers who buy or lease new or demonstrator vehicles with persistent, significant defects, known as …
Other / UnknownFiled: 07/16/20252 InjuriesODI#11673910
While driving my 2025 Kia Sportage on the highway with my [XXX] son in the back seat, we experienced a sudden and dangerous malfunction that prompted this report. I was operating the vehicle as inten…

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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