Kia Sportage Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Kia Sportage's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Kia Sportage Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 68 | 26.9 |
| hills | med | light | 10 | 20 | 55 | 15 | 65 | 21.0 | ||
| hills | med | hvy | 20 | 10 | 55 | 15 | 65 | 22.5 | ||
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | med | light | 10 | 10 | 38 | 42 | 66 | 23.5 |
| Averages | hills | med | light | 10 | 10 | 38 | 42 | 66 | 23.5 | |
| With the turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2012 Kia Sportage fuel economy has been averaging
23.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2012 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 42 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (38 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent). In addition the average 2012 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | hvy | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | N/A | 19.9 |
| flat | light | light | 0 | 15 | 45 | 40 | 70 | 21.6 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 | 70 | 26.4 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | N/A | 20.9 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | N/A | 20.5 | ||
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 3 | 69 | 28 | 70 | 21.9 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 0 | 3 | 69 | 28 | 70 | 21.9 | |
| With the 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2012 Kia Sportage has been averaging
21.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2012 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 69 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (28 percent), in the city (3 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2012 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 5 | 45 | 45 | 5 | 75 | 20.5 |
| flat | med | light | 10 | 10 | 50 | 30 | 60 | 24.9 | ||
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 8 | 28 | 48 | 18 | 68 | 22.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 8 | 28 | 48 | 18 | 68 | 22.7 | |
| With the 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2011 Kia Sportage gas mileage has been averaging
22.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (28 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (18 percent), and in heavy traffic (8 percent). In addition the average 2011 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | light | 14 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 37 | 33.1 |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | light | 14 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 37 | 33.1 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 14 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 37 | 33.1 | |
| With the turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 Kia Sportage fuel economy has been averaging
33.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 37 miles per hour (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (33 percent), in heavy traffic (14 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2009 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 28 | 33 | 39 | 60 | 20.4 |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 28 | 33 | 39 | 60 | 20.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 0 | 28 | 33 | 39 | 60 | 20.4 | |
| With the 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2009 Kia Sportage has been averaging
20.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 39 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (33 percent), in the city (28 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2009 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 25 | 50 | 20 | 5 | 60 | 19.4 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 25 | 50 | 20 | 5 | 60 | 19.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 25 | 50 | 20 | 5 | 60 | 19.4 | |
| With the 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2008 Kia Sportage gas mileage has been averaging
19.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (25 percent), in the suburbs (20 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (5 percent). In addition the average 2008 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 | 74 | 26.4 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 60 | 40 | 74 | 21.5 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 30 | 70 | 68 | 20.6 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 74 | 24.1 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 75 | 25 | 74 | 19.7 | ||
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 43 | 57 | 73 | 22.5 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 43 | 57 | 73 | 22.5 | |
| With the 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 Kia Sportage fuel economy has been averaging
22.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (43 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2008 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 10 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 74 | 21.2 |
| flat | light | hvy | 0 | 0 | 71 | 29 | 68 | 26.1 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 15 | 60 | 25 | 60 | 23.0 | ||
| flat | light | light | 10 | 50 | 30 | 10 | 65 | 19.6 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 5 | 26 | 45 | 24 | 67 | 22.5 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 5 | 26 | 45 | 24 | 67 | 22.5 | |
| With the 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2007 Kia Sportage has been averaging
22.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (26 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (24 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2007 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | hvy | 6 | 6 | 35 | 53 | 75 | 22.1 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 5 | 70 | 25 | 60 | 23.0 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 5 | 15 | 50 | 30 | 60 | 21.5 | ||
| flat | light | light | 60 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 74 | 26.1 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 50 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 60 | 18.0 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 24 | 12 | 35 | 29 | 66 | 22.1 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 24 | 12 | 35 | 29 | 66 | 22.1 | |
| With the 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Kia Sportage gas mileage has been averaging
22.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 35 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (29 percent), in heavy traffic (24 percent), and in the city (12 percent). In addition the average 2006 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 16 | 13 | 6 | 65 | 70 | 20.0 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 16 | 13 | 6 | 65 | 70 | 20.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 16 | 13 | 6 | 65 | 70 | 20.0 | |
| With the 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2006 Kia Sportage fuel economy has been averaging
20.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 65 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (16 percent), in the city (13 percent), and in the suburbs (6 percent). In addition the average 2006 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 4 | 9 | 29 | 58 | 75 | 29.0 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 4 | 9 | 29 | 58 | 75 | 29.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 4 | 9 | 29 | 58 | 75 | 29.0 | |
| With the 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2006 Kia Sportage has been averaging
29.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 58 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (29 percent), in the city (9 percent), and in heavy traffic (4 percent). In addition the average 2006 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005.5 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 74 | 21.4 |
| flat | light | none | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 74 | 24.8 | ||
| flat | light | none | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 74 | 26.1 | ||
| flat | light | none | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 74 | 25.0 | ||
| 2005.5 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 74 | 24.3 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 74 | 24.3 | |
| With the 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005.5 Kia Sportage gas mileage has been averaging
24.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005.5 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 28 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (25 percent), in the suburbs (25 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (22 percent). In addition the average 2005.5 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
flat | light | light | 10 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 74 | 23.3 |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
flat | light | light | 10 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 74 | 23.3 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 10 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 74 | 23.3 | |
| With the turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2005 Kia Sportage fuel economy has been averaging
23.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent). In addition the average 2005 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 5 | 5 | 90 | 70 | 17.6 |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 5 | 5 | 90 | 70 | 17.6 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 0 | 5 | 5 | 90 | 70 | 17.6 | |
| With the 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2005 Kia Sportage has been averaging
17.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 90 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (5 percent), in the suburbs (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2005 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2001 | 4dr SUV 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
flat | light | none | 0 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 60 | 20.4 |
| 2001 | 4dr SUV 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
flat | light | none | 0 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 60 | 20.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 60 | 20.4 | |
| With the 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2001 Kia Sportage gas mileage has been averaging
20.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2001 Kia Sportages in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 96 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (4 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2001 Kia Sportage in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Kia Sportage MPG
| Kia Sportage Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better fuel economy than my BMW. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If it achieves the posted estimates I will be happy. Too new to rate personally. |
| Kia Sportage Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Many people probably decided on a Kia, and specifically a Sportage over other makes and models because of the advertised fuel economy numbers. Since day one, this vehicle ALWAYS, I want to stress ALWAYS, underachieves advertised mpg numbers. Took 2 round trips that were 360 miles one way, ALL highway, and best mpg were 26.2. That is 6 mpg LESS than advertised, and even with new EPA ratings, still 4 less. When driving a combination of 1/2 highway, 1/2 suburbs, attain 21-23 mpg which is less than "combined" mpg rating. Haven't driven an entire tank of city driving, but after measuring MPG for mostly suburb driving, get 17-19 mpg which is 3-5 mpg less than advertised city rating. Horrible. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
In winter ans extremely low temperature tjhe fuell consumption reaches 15 liter per 100 kilometer. Minimum in summer was 8.4 liter per 100 km |
