2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid - MPG Test | Real-world Highway Fuel Economy

In typical hybrid fashion, the 2023 Kia Sportage did not meet its EPA rating. It did however still exceed 30mpg, which isn't terrible for an AWD SUV.
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[@MarksFutureGains]

Awesome vid. I have watches so many vids on this vehicle. Keep this going gonna check out your other vids I hope you have vids like this on the other hybrids suvs and or phev.

[@MeredithLawwson]

What I been waiting for!! I looked through all your videos to find this video on the sportage hybrid. You must have read my mind 😂 thank you !!

[@DailyMotor]

Haha nice, and you're welcome! Our full review is coming out on Sunday morning!

[@LiohJuney]

For the climate/media controls, you can have them default to media after a few seconds if you pick that option in the settings. I'm guessing not a lot of reviewers or journalist know about this since they leave it out of their complaints about the system. Would prefer the system functioned separately but you can make it easier for yourself if you wanted to try.

[@Sam___________]

This one of those cars that is better for city driving, as most hybrids are, since on the highway it’s not getting enough use if both the battery and the engine. Also, if you hold down the star “button” where the HVAC and radio controls are, and set one to default, it’ll stay there so you don’t have to keep switching back and forth.

[@paulmers9112]

My tiguan hybrid 245hp,280miles-82mph-40mpg,battery at the end is 100% full for use in town

[@vendettawolf1358]

Its all in how you drive it.. I actually was able to get my 2023 kia sportage to avg 41 mpg the other day.. Was pretty impressed with that. This isnt going to work if you have to stop and go a lot, i was driving on roads that didnt really have many stops.

[@adelaref9580]

Does this nice interior red color hides dirt and scratches or it’s required a high maintenance?? I’m shopping for sportage and I like the interior color but I’m concerned about it.

[@kaisounup]

Any ideas if the turbo motor is any good and how long it may last🤔?

[@JoeLeasure]

Interesting. I'd have expected better. I can't wait for you guys to do the new prius.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

If you strictly did local miles, how many mpg would it get?

[@ronyjean9348]

Thanks for this video. Do the same for the xline fuel model

[@AeroDude73]

Wish you’d have done it at the speed limit (65?), to get closer to the epa mpg numbers

[@aeseljamesloreto8061]

Why does it look like the ex of Canada and US are different when it comes to the middle panel like the gear shift? 🤔

[@TheNickoneal70]

what new compact SUV gets the best mpg going over 70 mph?

[@jdm1039]

Any gas savings would be negated by overpaying the inflated prices at your local Kia dealer. Consider all aspects of the vehicle to determine real world value to you. Makes no sense to pay in some cases thousands over MSRP to save hundreds in gas costs.

[@Eugen-E]

When you sell your hybrid you get more money too. So it's not overpaying.

[@jdm1039]

@@Eugen-E When dealers are charging well over sticker at currently inflated prices you are. The car market has started to adjust downward to normal levels in the used market and slightly in the new market. Still has quite a way to go but when it does people who paid these inflated prices are going to be left holding the bag.

[@Eugen-E]

@@jdm1039 inflated prices are not just for hybrid vehicles.

[@jdm1039]

@@Eugen-E Where did I say they were?

[@Eugen-E]

@@jdm1039 You said it's not worth paying extra for a hybrid.

[@sirrenthiaify]

I can’t wait to get mine❤❤❤

[@HisSacredLove]

Me either im trying to figure out which one hybrid of phev

[@gregmowery5581]

Weird, I would have expected better. I have an SX Prestige, FWD, not hybrid. I drove from central VA to OBX, and I set the cruise control to follow the speed limit, This is a 230 mile or so trip down I64E, then down the coast, When I pulled into Nags Head, I was at 41 MPG.

[@dc9mm2]

Just looking at other hybrids as I have a Ford maverick hybrid . Surprised they rate it 38 city and highway. Typically highway is less not more or the same. I am in NY and top speed limit is 65. I have done 68 mph and get about 38 mpg all highway. If I keep it lower which most of the time i am at 60 mph I get 40. Highway is always less for me. I am in the mid 40 range otherwise. BUT mine is FWD only. Yours must be AWD. Plus does Kia use electric motor on rear drive or is there a drive shaft? Not sure what kind of transmission Kia uses. Mine is a direct copy of toyota's E-cvt planetary gear drive. I like it. So I wonder what you get overall driving say 50 percent highway and city?

[@aaronsakhai]

I noticed my average miles per gallon reader is a little all over the place. I keep it mostly in Eco-mode. It usually reads around 30-32 average mpg, some days it drops to 19 (even on cruise!) and I get bummed out not knowing what I did differently. The other day it read 44 mpg and I got so excited I took a picture.

[@SirAsianInvasion]

Kia recommends Eco in city and Smart in Highway/Freeway driving. Engines have a 5000 mile 'break in' period in the manual as well. So you'll see more consistent numbers soon once you start doing those things as well

[@baso452]

I have the same car and unfortunately it's only getting 28 mpg avg. Also now that winter is here it is only doing 23 mpg. I am very disappointed and don't know what to do

[@chadhaire1711]

That is what I got..see my youtube video

[@Markone99]

It seems so inconsistent for everyone, idek why this would happen. Someone said they get 44, another said 65 in diesel. And you're saying 28. I wish Kia would address this

[@aaronsakhai]

@@Markone99 I got it to read 44 once, usually sits around 32 for me. I got 19 a couple times, one of them on diesel. It's a little weird.

[@SalManila1]

Do you have the camera on your head? It moves a bit.

[@MrNothingButAir]

very disappointing considering the Chevy was getting 28 MPG and not a hybrid. So only 4-5MPG better ?

[@MacAndPizzaCheese]

Best to use smart mode. Eco isn't ideal when highway speeds are involved.

[@jonj77]

That's what I've read elsewhere - smart on the freeway does much better.

[@freshtowels3917]

I love your tests. The escape with the 2.0L turbo got the same fuel efficiency, so i might as well get the turbo escape with more power. The sportage will get better city fuel efficiency but I get more performance with the escape. What do you think ?

[@abhirammmm]

More repair bills from ford too 🤣

[@juliantijerina1066]

Was this vehicle the AWD model?

[@joemclaughlin995]

Great video ! An excellent car.I am not a big fan of hybrids from personal experience. I own the diesel version of the new Sportage and able to get 65 mpg combined with great torque and range. To anyone purchasing the Sportage,go for the diesel version. You will not be disappointed !

[@fyuriusryage5353]

Might be wrong, but that is not available in US, seems like AUS only, maybe AUS/Europe.

[@Hallowsaw]

Thats a HUGE discrepency between epa and actual.

[@wzDH106]

Those heated seats and steering wheels draw so little power, all the exterior lights will probably draw more energy. Two heated seats + wheel, on max, will probably top out at around 200 watts.

[@rcairflr]

For the test, did you fill up initially and end the test filling up at the same pump. My experience is that different pumps will shut off at different pressures/points. For most accurate fuel MPG test always start and end using same gas pump.

[@chadhaire1711]

that is why the computer is accurate

[@TomTom-gn9mp]

You might have gotten up to 40 if you set the cruise at 60 Mph. Also, you could have done some city and suburban driving that requires some braking at lights.

[@devincruz1465]

If it didn’t have a warranty I’d be really WarrantyI don’t wanna have to worry like that

[@dumm005]

You sound like those pilot when you talk

[@ted1558]

Man, this is not a "pretty good number"... It has a BAD consumption for the money you pay for this car ! In Europe we drive normally with 140 km/hour on the high way, and this car is doing 10-12 litres/100 km only gasoline... and THAT IS VERY BAD !! If would have a larger battery giving 100 km on electric... that would be decent....

[@GoOp790]

Nice review. My 2023 Nissan Rogue gets 33 highway so this result isn’t even as good as the rogue all gas engine. The new Sportages look great though!

[@BoopSnoot]

In their test of the Rogue, they got 35mpg, so this beat the Sportage on their test, not bad for a non-hybrid engine to beat a hybrid! Go Nissan!

[@GoOp790]

@@BoopSnoot I am surprised it was able to beat this hybrid. ICE for the win!

[@jdm1039]

Probably only MPG advantage with the Sportage versus Rogue would be in city driving.

[@turtlezixx]

This was a top vehicle for me before I decided to go cheaper and get a 2018 Tiguan. I can get 30mpg on the highway no problem. Glad I didn't get the Sportage hybrid. I would have been disappointed in the highway mpg for the extra price.

[@raymondayeung]

Fuel savings will be much more apparent for city driving with the use of the electric motor. Highway driving doesn't allow the hybrid to recharge the battery via regen during braking.

[@adharvasrinivasan8190]

Due to demand,Kia dealars forcing to buy their protection policy with additional $3000😢. Protection policy is worthless 😂

[@williamfswann]

I’m getting one soon.

[@blackdan0259]

Did you get one?

[@robethendricks3523]

If you were going to test mpg, don’t understand while you are testing a Touring model. A q 16” wheel model gets more 8 mpg.

[@DailyMotor]

What if someone wants to buy a touring model?

[@robethendricks3523]

@@DailyMotor you specify that if one is interested in high mpg, you don’t get the Touring option, as I have just done. Odd not to at least mention that in a review. You are not the only one who does not inform the listener that wheel size can impact your mpg by 10%. Small wheels also provide a better tide.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

The gas version gets well over 520 miles. I don't understand how the hybrid saves $ when it registers at under 480 total miles or did I miss something in the video

[@rickteixeira3585]

gas vehicle the tank is bigger, hybrid small tank due the battery

[@ATRichard]

@@rickteixeira3585☝🏾Came here to say this. Hybrid is *supposed* to be more efficient, but really it appears as if it’s just more “sporty” than the gas model (faster 0-60 times - but no one buys these kinda cars for 0-60 anyways…). Gas model Sportage has a bigger tank and therefore can cruise longer. Also, like was mentioned in the video, hybrids don’t fare as well when it comes to highway driving and cruising. AND it was cold outside in this video, which further affects fuel economy. It’s best to know what type of driver you are. If you do a lot of highway miles, the all-gas Sportage will be best for you. If you’re a city dweller, a hybrid/PHEV will suit you better.

[@27mulata]

No that is not the point the epa is 38/38 they lied about epa . I have the Sportage . And I’m turning it in to lemon law .

[@blackdan0259]

ok there guy, good luck turning it in to lemon law for getting 34 mpg. I'd like to see you argue to a bunch of lawyers and see how it ends up! My guess they gonna laugh at you

[@rosreif4033]

They are having problems with the dual transmission

[@Infelsinave]

this is a standard transmission (6-speed). Sorento has the dual clutch trans problems

[@davidzavala337]

Do city only driving. Highway is not realistic as nobody will just do 100% Highway. Lots of us live a bumler to bumper where we never get the epa ciry estimate

[@MariktheWolf]

i wish kia put HUD in these cars...doesnt make sense not to have an important safety feature in a top trim like this

[@dsingh2888]

Shit mpg I ger 50mpg on my diesel car