Best MPG Kias

Best MPG Kia Cars In The World

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The Best MPG Kia Cars Ever

The Best MPG Kia Cars Ever

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These Kias achieve the highest MPG of any road-going Kia ever. Ranked from best fuel economy to worst.

  1. 2022 Kia Niro PHEV

    Fuel Economy: 353.1 mpg

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    (2022 - present)
    ...Niro PHEV
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    1.6 L Inline 4 PHEV
    
    104 mph
    
    9.6 seconds
    
    180 BHP
    
    353.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    348-1,342 L
    kg
    1,610 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 353.1 mpg, the Kia Niro PHEV takes first place.
    It's a 5 door FWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 22nd in The Highest MPG SUVs & MPVs Ever.

  2. 2022 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi PHEV

    Fuel Economy: 256.8 mpg

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    (2022 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    8.2 seconds
    
    261 BHP
    
    256.8 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    540-1,715 L
    kg
    1,922 kg
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 256.8 mpg, the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi PHEV takes second place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 9th in The Most Powerful Kia Cars Ever.

  3. 2017 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (DE)

    Fuel Economy: 217.3 mpg

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    1.6 L Inline 4 PHEV
    
    107 mph
    
    10.4 seconds
    
    139 BHP
    
    217.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    324-1,322 L
    kg
    1,594 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 217.3 mpg, the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid takes third place.
    It's a 5 door FWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2022.
    It is also joint 65th in The Highest MPG SUVs & MPVs Ever.

  4. 2017 Kia Soul EV (PS)

    Fuel Economy: 209.6 MPGe

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    (2017 - 2018)
    ...Soul EV
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    90 mph
    
    11.2 seconds
    
    108 BHP
    
    209.6 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    281-891 L
    kg
    1,565 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 209.6 MPGe, the Kia Soul EV takes fourth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD MPV with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2018.
    It is also joint 47th in The Best MPG Electric Cars Ever.

  5. 2017 Kia Optima Sportswagon PHEV (JF)

    Fuel Economy: 201.8 mpg

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    (2017 - 2018)
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    2 L Inline 4 PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    9.7 seconds
    
    202 BHP
    
    201.8 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    440-1,574 L
    kg
    1,805 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 201.8 mpg, the Kia Optima Sportswagon PHEV takes fifth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2018.
    It is also joint 23rd in The Most Powerful Kia Cars Ever.

  6. 2014 Kia Soul EV (PS)

    Fuel Economy: 197.5 MPGe

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    (2014 - 2017)
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    90 mph
    
    11.2 seconds
    
    108 BHP
    
    197.5 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    281-891 L
    kg
    1,565 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 197.5 MPGe, the Kia Soul EV takes sixth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD MPV with 5 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2017.
    It is also joint 78th in The Highest Torque Kia Cars Ever.

  7. 2025 Kia EV4 Fastback Standard

    Fuel Economy: 196.5 MPGe

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    106 mph
    
    7.5 seconds
    
    201 BHP
    
    196.5 MPGe
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490 L
    kg
    1,829 kg
    FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 196.5 MPGe, the Kia EV4 Fastback Standard takes seventh place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Fastback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 14th in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  8. 2025 Kia EV4 Fastback Long Range

    Fuel Economy: 194.8 MPGe

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    106 mph
    
    7.7 seconds
    
    201 BHP
    
    194.8 MPGe
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490 L
    kg
    1,914 kg
    FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 194.8 MPGe, the Kia EV4 Fastback Long Range takes eighth place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Fastback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 21st in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  9. 2025 Kia EV4 Long Range

    Fuel Economy: 193.4 MPGe

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    106 mph
    
    7.7 seconds
    
    201 BHP
    
    193.4 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    435 L
    kg
    1,896 kg
    FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 193.4 MPGe, the Kia EV4 Long Range takes ninth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 21st in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  10. 2025 Kia EV4 Standard

    Fuel Economy: 189.1 MPGe

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    106 mph
    
    7.5 seconds
    
    201 BHP
    
    189.1 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    435 L
    kg
    1,811 kg
    FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 189.1 MPGe, the Kia EV4 Standard takes tenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 14th in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  11. 2020 Kia XCeed 1.6 GDi PHEV

    Fuel Economy: 188.3 mpg

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    1.6 L Inline 4 PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    9.4 seconds
    
    139 BHP
    
    188.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    291-1,243 L
    kg
    1,596 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 188.3 mpg, the Kia XCeed 1.6 GDi PHEV takes eleventh place.
    It's a 5 door FWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2020.
    It is also joint 49th in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  12. 2022 Kia Niro BEV

    Fuel Economy: 179.6 MPGe

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    Electric
    
    104 mph
    
    7.8 seconds
    
    201 BHP
    
    179.6 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    475-1,392 L
    kg
    1,739 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 179.6 MPGe, the Kia Niro BEV takes twelfth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 27th in The Highest Power / Weight Kia Cars Ever.

  13. 2019 Kia e-Niro (DE)

    Fuel Economy: 178.3 MPGe

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    104 mph
    
    7.5 seconds
    
    201 BHP
    
    178.3 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    451-1,405 L
    kg
    1,812 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 178.3 MPGe, the Kia e-Niro takes thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2022.
    It is also joint 14th in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  14. 2024 Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV

    Fuel Economy: 176.6 mpg

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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    113 mph
    
    8.8 seconds
    
    248 BHP
    
    176.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5-7 Seats
    
    809-1,988 L
    kg
    2,105 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 176.6 mpg, the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5-7 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also 11th in The Most Powerful Kia Cars Ever.

  15. 2021 Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV

    Fuel Economy: 176.6 mpg

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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    8.7 seconds
    
    261 BHP
    
    176.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5-7 Seats
    
    604-1,988 L
    kg
    2,099 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 176.6 mpg, the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5-7 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 9th in The Most Powerful Kia Cars Ever.

  16. 2024 Kia EV6 RWD

    Fuel Economy: 173.4 MPGe

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    115 mph
    
    7.7 seconds
    
    225 BHP
    
    173.4 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,290 L
    kg
    2,065 kg
    RWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 173.4 MPGe, the Kia EV6 RWD takes sixteenth place.
    It's a 5 door RWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also 21st in The Most Powerful Kia Cars Ever.

  17. 2025 Kia EV6 Standard Range

    Fuel Economy: 169.9 MPGe

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    115 mph
    
    8.7 seconds
    
    168 BHP
    
    169.9 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,290 L
    kg
    1,955 kg
    RWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 169.9 MPGe, the Kia EV6 Standard Range takes seventeenth place.
    It's a 5 door RWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 32nd in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  18. 2016 Kia Optima 2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid (JF)

    Fuel Economy: 166.2 mpg

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    2 L Inline 4 PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    9.4 seconds
    
    202 BHP
    
    166.2 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    307 L
    kg
    1,780 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 166.2 mpg, the Kia Optima 2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid takes eighteenth place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2018.
    It is also joint 23rd in The Most Powerful Kia Cars Ever.

  19. 2024 Kia EV6 AWD

    Fuel Economy: 163.3 MPGe

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    116 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    320 BHP
    
    163.3 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,290 L
    kg
    2,165 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 163.3 MPGe, the Kia EV6 AWD takes nineteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 4th in The Highest Torque Kia Cars Ever.

  20. 2019 Kia Soul EV

    Fuel Economy: 161.2 MPGe

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    96 mph
    
    9.9 seconds
    
    134 BHP
    
    161.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    315-1,339 L
    kg
    1,593 kg
    FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 161.2 MPGe, the Kia Soul EV takes twentieth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD MPV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2019.
    It is also joint 21st in The Highest Torque Kia Cars Ever.

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