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Kia · model year 2027
2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 06 Plug-in hybrids
Ordered by combined MPG #6 of 73 - 25 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #25 of 479 - 43 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #43 of 521 - 303 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #303 of 539 - 30 Kia cars
Every model year, newest first #30 of 908 - 55 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #55 of 1,362 - 115 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #115 of 2,158
Against plug-in hybrids
The CarCody take
The 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is an all-wheel-drive SUV that uses gasoline and electricity. Its 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and automatic AM-S6 transmission are paired with plug-in hybrid capability. The EPA lists a 33-mile range, 83 MPGe combined, and gasoline economy of 36 MPG combined, 35 MPG city and 36 MPG highway. It uses 43 kWh per 100 miles, charges in 2 hours at 240 volts and has an EPA annual fuel cost of $1,850. Tailpipe CO2 is 97 grams per mile. Its listed NHTSA ratings are five stars overall, five for frontal and side crashes, and four for rollover. These figures give shoppers fuel, electric-use and safety ratings to consider together.
Good to know
- 33-mile EPA range
- 83 MPGe combined
- 2-hour charge at 240 V
- Five-star overall NHTSA rating
- $1,850 annual fuel cost
Watch for
- 43 kWh per 100 miles
- Four-star rollover rating
- Tailpipe CO2: 97 g/mile
Who it suits. It may suit SUV shoppers interested in plug-in hybrid driving, all-wheel drive and a listed 33-mile range. The fuel and electricity use figures, charging time and NHTSA ratings offer several points for comparing ownership needs.
The Sportage Plug-in Hybrid combines gasoline and electric use with all-wheel drive and a 33-mile EPA range. Its fuel economy, energy-use figure, charging time and NHTSA ratings help buyers weigh the different aspects of the vehicle.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 36 MPG
- City MPG
- 35 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 36 MPG
- Combined MPGe
- 83 MPGe
- EPA range
- 33 miles
- Energy use
- 43 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 97 g per mile
- Charge time at 240 V
- 2 hours
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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48 MPG · $1,400 fuel a year
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40 MPG · $1,700 fuel a year
2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD
38 MPG · $1,750 fuel a year
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36 MPG · $2,300 fuel a year
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
35 MPG · $1,900 fuel a year