I've had mine about a month and I am getting 34/35 mpg. It is not broken in yet and hot in Phoenix. Love the Sportage!

 

Glad to hear you love it. Those MPG figures seem a little disappointing. Heavily considering the new Lexus NX350h and people are reporting better than advertised MPG (41/39/37) from that car. Obviously it’s a $10k price difference compared fully loaded. Hmmmm…..

 

I am guessing next year around April

 

I've got 2500 miles on my EX AWD hybrid Sportage and am averaging 30mpg. I'm pretty disappointed as I don't drive it too aggressively.

(edit - EX was SX - oops)

 

Do you drive it in Sport mode the whole time? I have the same with 10k miles and I get 35+mpg on AVG and I'm pretty hard on it I think.

 

Well, that makes me feel better that I got the regular Sportage LOL

 

A dealer in Colorado Springs told me that they are selling the Sportage PHEV already, and are placing an additional markup of $10K on every one of them. For that $10K premium I could buy enough fuel to drive 50K miles at $5.00 gallon. If that is truly the case for the PHEV, there is absolutely no reason for anyone to buy this PHEV, unless you always drive 33 miles.

On another note, the sales manager, at the Peak Kia dealer in Colorado Springs, was very rude and condescending. The salesman requested that I put in an application for credit on a vehicle that apparently was already sold. I was pretty upset to say the least. Be careful out there and stay away from Peak Kia of Chapel Hills, in Colorado Springs.

 

Avoid that one for sure. Kendall Kia of Nampa, Idaho is telling me that they are not planning on markups. They have my name on a list, but orders are not open yet.

 

Do dealerships still think that people have absolutely no clue about cars when they purchase one? This is so ridiculous.

 

There are still people who think that the way to research a car is just to go to some lots and see what they like. My parents know almost nothing going into a vehicle purchase, and my girlfriend knows even less.

 

Anyone able to provide mileage of the hybrid at 75mph with the AWD powertrain?

 

During the summer time hwy was around 6 to 7l/100km, which is 39.2 to 34.1mpg, and more hwy usually lead to better mpg, as well as better gas. So at this point I do premium, it ends up being cheaper with longer mileage. Now that its around 30s F here, my mpg is anywhere between 33 and 30mpg, but mostly drive city/hwy

 

I don't have the Hybrid, but I can pretty much guarantee you that the MPG difference in interstate speeds will be negligible.
I'd be surprised if there is any difference at all actually.

 

I don't have the Hybrid, but I can pretty much guarantee you that the MPG difference in interstate speeds will be negligible.
I'd be surprised if there is any difference at all actually.

You mean compared to the ICE? Yeah, I could assume that, but I don't have data for that one, either. The engine size difference between the ICE and the hybrid also plays a factor I am interested in exploring here.

 

I checked with the folks with non hybrids they are almost getting 26-28. I am dissapointed in the hybrid mileage. Whats the right way to drive a hybrid non plugin one.

 

I’m stil awaiting my delivery for my wife Sportage EX AWD 2023 Hybrid. But I will say from experience with my RAM 2500 (work truck). The more I let it idle the lower the mileage. If I’m letting her warm up in winter or cool down in summer with remote start the mileage is a lot lower. Then it takes awhile for the mileage avg PG to level back up to the driving I’m doing ie: city or highway or towing or 4x4. Not sure if this helps and trust me I’m NO EXPERT by any means. Lol! This hybrid is a whole new world to me. So I guess I’ll see what happens once it’s in. I wonder if the drive setting must be on Economy for the top mileage to be registered? Anyways good luck with it 👍🏼

 

Easy on the gas, easy on the brake. You recapture more energy if you can avoid actually triggering the real brakes. You use less fuel driving conservatively.
But a week isn't long enough to break it in. Most reports are saying the gas mileage gets better, regardless of driving style.

 

Question, why does the charge indicator show me always at 50 %. It never gets charged even though i dont brake that heavily. I am going easy on the brakes and on the accelarator.

 

What brand and type of tires come on the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX?

 

Goodyear Assurance finesse ..18 inch on my 2024.

 

Observation on the hybrid, if the speed exceeds 60 Mph mileage starts to drop. Sometimes i get indicators to release the accelerator. Is there anyway to activate some assitance for a better mileage. I cannot use cruise control on the island our roads are not that big enough to do it.

 

The best assistant is yourself. You eventually learn to adjust your driving habits to keep the engine off as much as possible. I have a new appreciation for the term “feathering the throttle”. It’s amazing how the slightest change in throttle pressure can produce different results. Also, as the car breaks in the mileage will improve.

 

I am about 2 months in for my Hybrid SX Prestige. I average about 31mpg using smart mode. I don't know how anyone can get to 38mpg as advertised unless they highway all the time on cruise.

I did average about 40 when I drove from Pitt to Columbus but I micro managed every tap on the gas, cruise control, etc. I purposely tried to get the MPG high.

I never hit those since.

 

I don't know how anyone can get to 38mpg as advertised unless they highway all the time on cruise.

PS: oh, and highway is even worse than city. can't do much past 65 mph without using lots of gas

Everyone needs to know that all hybrids get better gas mileage in the city than on the highway.
It is the opposite of everything you have heard your entire life.

City = All the stop and go driving is where they hybrid system shines. You recapture energy with regenerative braking and use that energy for the electric motor to kick in to assist you in the acceleration using less gas.

Highway = No regenerative braking but more importantly no acceleration so the electric motor stays off so you get no effect at all. Your Engine is just cranking away at whatever RPM for long periods of time.

That all said... when I see several people getting and exceeding the advertised MPG and then a few that can't figure out why theirs is so much lower I immediately blame the driver. I have seen it in my own house. My ex wife got 5MPG less than I did in the exact same car. She drove into stoplights way later than I do, I coast into them. She accelerates WAY harder than I do, etc. etc. And when it is mentioned becomes immediately defensive about how dare anyone criticize her driving.

Your location can effect it, Extra AC or heating can make a difference, Hills/mountains make a huge difference, but I honestly think the Driver makes the largest difference of all.

[edit: found a typo]

 

We picked up our 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX today and on the way home from Colorado Springs to Denver, we got 48 mpg, all highway. It has yet t be seen, if we can keep that up.

The dealer neglected to fill up or even add fuel to the vehicle. The Sales manager did not congratulate us on purchasing the Sportage, even though he was sitting 50 feet away from us.

It just seemed like a real mediocre experience from a car dealership, but it appears to be the case for many Kia dealerships. They did not have a dedicated place for inspecting the vehicle before purchase or a nice section set apart to take delivery of the vehicle.

Buildings and infrastructure seem to be an afterthought for Kia dealerships, even less so than Hyundai dealers.

 

We picked up our 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX today and on the way home from Colorado Springs to Denver, we got 48 mpg, all highway. It has yet t be seen, if we can keep that up.

WOW! That’s Awesome! Love the pics 👍🏼 That’s our ordered color choice as well

 

I've driven my 23 Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige 1600 miles. I've been watching my fuel mileage closely.
I've noticed something interesting. When I look at what my vehicle says it's usually between 28-35 MPG.
After I filled the gas tank the numbers didn't add up. I decided to do it the ild fashioned way. I filled the tank and noted the milage.
Next time I filled the tank I wrote down how much fuel and how many miles I'd driven. I was shocked so I did it again next fill. I was actually getting 40-45 MPG.
I did this for several weeks.
I was honestly shocked.
I have been trying to drive attempting to get the best MPG. I use cruise control and HDA as much as possible. I also live in the country. I don't get into too many traffic jams or places with low speed limits. My driving would be considered mostly highway.
Perhaps your milage is not as bad as you think.

 

I’m curious if any of you reporting low mileage are able to re-produce what “OMGIBOUGHTAKIA” said? If you can maybe it’s due to buggy software…

If you can’t reproduce their results then that suggests this is more an issue with the EPA ratings.

I have a Vesta Blue EX reserved and arriving at the dealer in the next few weeks, and these reports of poor performance are definitely giving me 2nd thoughts.

I've driven my 23 Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige 1600 miles. I've been watching my fuel mileage closely.
I've noticed something interesting. When I look at what my vehicle says it's usually between 28-35 MPG.
After I filled the gas tank the numbers didn't add up. I decided to do it the ild fashioned way. I filled the tank and noted the milage.
Next time I filled the tank I wrote down how much fuel and how many miles I'd driven. I was shocked so I did it again next fill. I was actually getting 40-45 MPG.
I did this for several weeks.
I was honestly shocked.
I have been trying to drive attempting to get the best MPG. I use cruise control and HDA as much as possible. I also live in the country. I don't get into too many traffic jams or places with low speed limits. My driving would be considered mostly highway.
Perhaps your milage is not as bad as you think.

 

i decided to avoid passing judgment too early on the overestimated EPA mileage estimate for AWD hybrid (38/38/38 mpg) and after 2 refills i am convinced that in my neck of the woods (Northern NJ) with 60/40 city/highway driving, 38 cannot be achieved, even with all the hypermiling techniques i have heard of. The best i can get is ~34 mpg (33.8 to be exact). that's still efficient compared to my Volvo XC60 T6 (21 mpg) but i call foul on the EPA estimate. perhaps it will improve after 1000 mile breakin (i'm at 700 miles currently) but i doubt it will improve that much.

at first, i didn't try to game the system and drove fairly normally and only got ~31 mpg, but the 2nd tank i decided to do my best and find those moments to maximize EV'ing and i still could only get the 33.8mpg. curious to see what others get.

PS: oh, and highway is even worse than city. can't do much past 65 mph without using lots of gas

 

I’m awaiting the same. EX Vesta. I hoping that it’s the right decision. But you also have to remember that the 38 mpg is driving in eco mode and also driving like an old lady to Sunday Church. Slow acceleration of the line, nothing above 55 and not letting it cool off for AC while parked. All these things will effect the overall mileage. I have a Ram 2500 work truck and the mileage changes if I let it cool off in summer or heat up and defrost in winter while parked after auto starting. So I will remain optimistic. I believe to get that 38mpg you have to drive accordingly. Just my two cents.

 

Maybe when Kia was testing the mileage, the weather was perfect with no need for AC or heater, and they were driving downhill with the wind behind their back, brand new asphalt and raw egg between the driver's foot and the accelerator pedal. Oh, and the driver was told that he'll receive a bonus if the egg does not break

 

Hahahahha lmao

 

LMAO no kidding, and the tires for those 21 inch rims were expensive too

 

I am starting to wonder if Kia's choice of engine for the hybrid was a mistake.
Using a turbo engine is excellent in theory, but they really don't work as advertised in real life, using much more fuel than EPA rated MPG.
I wonder if the mileage could've been improved further (in real life) by using the 2.5 used in the NA Sportage.
Thoughts?

 

The turbo should be a good choice for efficiency, assuming the tune is right and the driver doesn't accelerate hard. But you may be right that for the real world, people aren't easing into the throttle. And I am not sure how the electric takeoff affects things. I would expect it would help prevent the effects of hard acceleration from a stop, since you get the immediate acceleration from the electric.
Personally, I like the idea of having the power available. My Niro is pretty gutless, which is fine for my commute, but going over a fairly steep pass took all it had to stay at 70. I think a little more power for the one with extra battery weight is worthwhile to me.

 

I try to drive mine the way I drove my '21 Niro LX HEV that was averaging 55 MPG when I traded it in. My first half tank averaged out to 34.1 with mostly city driving. Since topping off, it's sitting around 30 MPG, but we did drive the interstate yesterday for a couple of hours. However, it was hovering around 31 before starting the trip. In all fairness, when I let my husband drive it, he was going over 85 MPH at one point on the way there, so that didn't help matters. I'm really hoping it starts improving to at least 35 average. Considering my regular commutes are typically under 50 and around town, I should be hitting the sweet spot for it.

 

I feel like if you can drive this car on straight aways, it does fantastic for MPG's. But if you have a lot of uphll climbs, even in the city or neighborhoods, it just murders the average. I can excitedly go from 43MPG to 34 in the span of a few minutes by just driving up and down through my township, because God forbid we have any flat lands here from my house to Target.

38MPG is a pipe dream to me, but I'm happy to be averaging about 33-35 vs my 17-19 of my 2017 Sportage.

 

I feel like if you can drive this car on straight aways, it does fantastic for MPG's. But if you have a lot of uphll climbs, even in the city or neighborhoods, it just murders the average. I can excitedly go from 43MPG to 34 in the span of a few minutes by just driving up and down through my township, because God forbid we have any flat lands here from my house to Target.

38MPG is a pipe dream to me, but I'm happy to be averaging about 33-35 vs my 17-19 of my 2017 Sportage.

I'm in Altoona, so I know exactly what you're talking about. Typically, going uphill is often offset by going back down, to an extent, as I can usually get a good coast going for the next hill. I'll be driving to Salamanca this coming weekend, so I'll get a better feel for how it does on that trip. I'm going to try bumping up the tire PSI a few to see how much it helps.

 

I have an EX that I purchased about three weeks ago. I’ve driven it approximately 700 miles. Most of the driving I have done is Eco Mode, non-highway. 20-mile round trips to work, grocery store, etc. im Averaging about 42mpg. I have driven on small stretches of Interstate and taken a couple of trips into the nearby mountains and have not noticed any significant change in mpg.

Needless to say, I’m very happy so far. I’m looking forward to a road trip to Salt Lake City next month, a drive of just over 500 miles. I’m dying to see if I can make it on a single tank of gas.

 

AWD??

 

I’m 2000 miles in on my sx prestige and I have an average of 38.5 mpg. Mixed 50/50 driving.

 

I just did roughly a 300 mile round trip yesterday with 3 adults. Our combined weight was probably around 550 pounds. I had 1 bar less than full when we left. The route consisted of around 20 +/- miles on interstate at 75 MPH, about 30 miles at 70 MPH, and the rest of the route averaged closer to 60 MPH, with lots of hills and a few mountains. This tank also consisted of about 10 seconds of WOT in sport mode. When I filled up at the destination, the computer was reporting 38.8 MPG. Actual calculations came out to 38.54. When I filled up the previous tank, the actual was less than 1/2 MPG lower than what the computer reported. So far, that seems to be a trend.

Disclaimer: before this tank, I did top off the tires to 38 PSI. The dealer only had them set for 34.