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Kia · model year 2027
2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 39 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #39 of 289 - 07 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #7 of 479 - 14 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #14 of 521 - 302 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #302 of 539 - 29 Kia cars
Every model year, newest first #29 of 908 - 83 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #83 of 2,158
Against hybrid cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD is a small front-wheel-drive SUV that uses gasoline and hybrid power. Its EPA rating is 41 MPG combined, with 40 MPG city and 42 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,650, and tailpipe emissions are 215 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 41 MPG combined with 40 city and 42 highway
- Hybrid gasoline power in a small SUV body
- Five-star overall, frontal, and side safety ratings
- EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $1,650
Watch for
- Front-wheel-drive configuration
- Rollover rating is four stars
- Tailpipe emissions are 215 grams of CO2 per mile
- Uses gasoline rather than an all-electric powertrain
Who it suits. Small-SUV shoppers focused on fuel economy Drivers splitting time between city streets and highways Buyers seeking a front-wheel-drive hybrid
The 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD makes sense for buyers who want a compact SUV shape and a predictable gasoline bill. A combined 41 MPG is the central number, supported by nearly matching city and highway estimates. The front-drive layout identifies the drivetrain configuration. Its safety ratings add useful context, including five stars overall and four for rollover. Consider it when fuel use matters more than choosing a different drive layout.
What it is
This 2027 Sportage is a small SUV in the EPA’s Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class. It has front-wheel drive, a gasoline hybrid powertrain, and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine.
An automatic AM-S6 transmission sends the engine’s power through the front wheels.
The numbers
The figure to watch is 41 MPG combined. That combines the Sportage’s 40 MPG city rating with its 42 MPG highway rating.
Those city and highway numbers are close, so the EPA estimate changes little between urban and open-road driving.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,650. The Sportage burns gasoline, and its tailpipe output is 215 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use 41 combined MPG as the number to place beside other models in the fuel-efficient SUV and hybrid car charts.
Who it suits
This fits a driver who wants SUV body style, front-wheel drive, and hybrid gasoline power without giving up a highway rating above 40 MPG.
Its 40 MPG city rating also suits regular urban driving, while the 42 MPG highway figure works for longer road trips.
Trade-offs
Front-wheel drive defines this version, so the drivetrain choice is straightforward rather than an all-wheel-drive setup. The powertrain remains gasoline-based, despite its hybrid system.
The 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder and automatic transmission are the core mechanical package. NHTSA safety ratings are five stars overall, frontal, and side, with four stars for rollover.
Verdict
Choose the Sportage Hybrid FWD when a small SUV needs to return around 41 MPG in mixed driving. Its $1,650 annual fuel-cost estimate gives the running expense a clear dollar figure.
The narrow gap between city and highway ratings makes the fuel result fairly consistent across common routes. The front-wheel-drive layout identifies this configuration, while the hybrid gasoline setup avoids changing the vehicle into a charging-focused choice.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 41 MPG
- City MPG
- 40 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,650
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 215 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD’s combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 41 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The Sportage Hybrid FWD is rated at 40 MPG in the city and 42 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,650.
Is the Sportage Hybrid FWD front-wheel drive?
Yes. It is a front-wheel-drive SUV in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine and an automatic AM-S6 transmission.
What fuel does this Kia use?
It uses gasoline with a hybrid powertrain.
What are its safety ratings?
NHTSA rates it five stars overall, frontal, and side, with four stars for rollover.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 215 grams per mile.
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