2021 Kia Sportage MPG

The 2021 Kia Sportage is a crossover made for long road trips or quick errands around town. It’s got the space and safety to keep everyone comfortable, but how does its fuel economy hold up? Achieving an EPA-estimated 23 city/30 highway MPG, you’re sure to love the adventures you can have behind the wheel of the 2021 Sportage.¹

The Andy Mohr Kia team wants to provide you with all the information you’ll need to make a well-informed decision on your next ride. Therefore, we put together this review to show Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield, IN, drivers what kind of gas mileage the Sportage achieves, along with some of the amenities you can enjoy with this efficient ride.

Read on to learn more and reach out to a member of our team if you have any questions or are interested in taking a test drive.

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Kia Sportage MPG: Front-Wheel Drive 

Standard in the 2021 Kia Sportage is a front-wheel drivetrain (FWD). This system is designed to power your front wheels for added stability around turns and over bumps in the road. The biggest benefit of FWD, though, is its added fuel economy.

The LX, Nightfall Edition, and EX trim levels in the Sportage get the best gas mileage with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. In addition to generating an exciting 181 horsepower, it maintains an EPA-estimated 23 city/30 highway MPG.¹

When you’re looking for a commuter that’ll help you make fewer gas station stops, this is the powertrain option for you.

However, if you’re looking for a quicker, more engaging ride, consider the top trim in the Sportage: SX Turbo. Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, you’ll enjoy 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft torque to invigorate your morning drive.

Even with all this power, you can still expect to achieve an EPA-estimated 20 city/28 highway MPG for an efficient and commanding ride wherever you roam.¹

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Kia Sportage MPG: All-Wheel Drive

The standard front-wheel drivetrain in the 2021 Kia Sportage knows how to balance its power with its fuel economy. However, what happens when you want a little extra stability, too? Then, you’ll have to add in Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive (AWD), which is available in all trim levels.

Dynamax™ AWD uses sensors to read changing road conditions. It can then determine how much power needs to be sent to your wheels to navigate the snow, sand, mud, or other typically slick or tricky road conditions.

Sportage models equipped with Dynamax™ AWD will have different fuel economy ratings. The LX, Nightfall Edition, and EX trim levels, for instance, will maintain an EPA-estimated 22 city/26 highway MPG.¹ In the SX Turbo trim, you can expect to achieve an EPA-estimated 19 city/24 highway MPG.¹

It’s clear that this extra agile handing still affords a great fuel economy rating to help you travel the open road for hundreds of miles on one tank of gas alone, making either drive system a great option.

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Choose Your Drive Mode

Whether you choose the FWD or AWD drive model, you’ll still have Drive Mode Select to help you alternate driving styles. Normal mode operates without making any adjustments to your Kia car’s performance, so you’ll be able to achieve the standard Sportage MPG.

Suppose you’re looking to sharpen your performance and heighten your throttle, select Sport mode. When activated, it optimizes performance for a faster, nimbler, and sporty feel in a roomy 5-passenger roadster.

Lastly, you can choose Eco mode, which is designed to optimize your fuel economy. If you’re taking a road trip or a daily commute down the freeway, select this mode to ensure you’re making the most out of your gas tank.

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Premium Interior Comforts

Thanks to the impressive 2021 Kia Sportage MPG, you can expect to spend more time behind the wheel of your thrilling road warrior. To ensure you enjoy every second of your drive, this Kia vehicle comes with a host of interior amenities.

An available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar support allows you to find your ideal seating position to combat driving fatigue on longer treks. Your front passenger will also stay comfortable with an available 8-way power-adjustable seat and heated front seats to keep you comfy on cool mornings.

When things start to heat up on summer afternoons, available ventilated front seats will work to cool you down quickly. No matter where your next adventure takes you, this crossover is equipped to keep your entire cabin comfortable.

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¹ EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition.

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