2021 Kia Sorento
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
37
Combined MPG
39
City MPG
35
Highway MPG
4/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Kia Sorento
- Combined fuel economy: 37 MPG (39 city / 35 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,600
- CO₂ emissions: 242 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 4/5 stars
- Recalls: 0
Specifications
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sorento |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 1.6L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 8/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 8/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $2,750 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 4/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 0 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1419 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $118 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $9¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Kia Sorento — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | = |
| 2025 | 36 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 37 | = |
| 2023 | 37 | = |
| 2022 | 37 | = |
| 2020 | 25 | ↓ |
| 2019 | 25 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 24 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 24 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 24 | ↓ |
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