[Sorento16]

There seems to be several questions on the forum about MPG for the Sorento. My 2020 4th generation HEV 1.6 level 4 hybrid is returning over 50 mpg. See picture. It was on a 32 mile return trip along A and B roads, no motorways. I hope this gives some idea of its fuel consumption for those who are interested. It has even surprised me!

 

[iooi]

What is the average on the mileage since you got the car?
As trip mileage has a lot of variables. Most people are looking at what the overall average.
eg, My Stonic at one point had a trip mpg of 70 mpg (20 ish miles), but over its 18K, average was only 40 ish.

 

[Sorento16]

At first it was averaging around 38 mpg but that has gradually improved over time. It is now averaging around 44 mpg which includes a lot of short trips. Pretty good for such a large car. In town it seems to drive on its battery only quite a lot.

 

[KiaCarl101]

I have a HEV 2 and this is the average MPG over 5k from new, it is getting better with age, also I think the smaller wheel size help economy (and ride) but not looks so much


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[iooi]

I have a HEV 2 and this is the average MPG over 5k from new, it is getting better with age, also I think the smaller wheel size help economy (and ride) but not looks so much


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I doubt that wheel size makes any difference to MPG, as bigger wheels just have lower profile tyre's. So overall diameter will be about the same. Ride wise should be a bit better .

Not bad for such a big car
As weather gets warmer, so MPG will get better. As will longer runs help.

 

[Gailjon]

What colours have present owners gone for? I really like the look of the Mineral Blue and the Essence brown and am trying to decide between them both. I can see Mineral blue in our local dealer but I haven't been able to see the brown.

I think the consumption figures people are getting are excellent. I am going to be changing my 50tdi Q7 for a Sorento and the petrol Q7 that the dealer was wanting to sell me averages around 22-25 mpg! My present diesel gets around 34 mpg long term. I like the drive of the HEV with its ev shove at low speeds and am looking forward to evenbtually

 

[KiaCarl101]

I doubt that wheel size makes any difference to MPG, as bigger wheels just have lower profile tyre's. So overall diameter will be about the same. Ride wise should be a bit better .

Not bad for such a big car
As weather gets warmer, so MPG will get better. As will longer runs help.

I doubt that wheel size makes any difference to MPG, as bigger wheels just have lower profile tyre's. So overall diameter will be about the same. Ride wise should be a bit better .

Not bad for such a big car
As weather gets warmer, so MPG will get better. As will longer runs help.

Yeah the mpg is really reasonable. I say the rim size makes a difference to economy, as that is how Kia have explained the improved economy between the different levels of trim with the same engine.


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[adams14]

I believe it depends on the tyre width/thickness, so if the larger diameter tyre is also wider then will be more friction so worse fuel economy. Although overall i think it'll be on the margins and not necessarily a concern.
I was impressed with the smoothness and quietness of the hybrid at low speeds and when not accelerating hard.

 

[Sorento16]

There seems to be several questions on the forum about MPG for the Sorento. My 2020 4th generation HEV 1.6 level 4 hybrid is returning over 50 mpg. See picture. It was on a 32 mile return trip along A and B roads, no motorways. I hope this gives some idea of its fuel consumption for those who are interested. It has even surprised me!

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Not sure about the discussions regarding wheel size affecting mpg. My car has 19" wheels.

 

[Deltalima117]

My HEV 3 has settled at approx 53mpg around town then down to 43mpg when on the motorway. I rarely go above 80mph too even over taking. Brilliant on the motorway too it practically drives itself!