Sportage Hybrid FWD — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 42 MPG
Official vehicle configuration guide
2026 Kia Sportage
Compare 6 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.
Official source verified U.S. market 6 EPA configurations GasolineHybridPlug-in hybrid 2 feature guides
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6 configurationsChoose the closest tested configuration.
These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.
Match the fuel type, drive and transmission shown on the vehicle documents. A dealer package may use a different name.
Selected configurationSportage AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 26 MPG
Gasoline- Fuel
- Regular
- Engine
- SIDI & PFI
- Drive
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG combined
- City / highway
- 24 / 30 MPG
- Electric motor
- Not listed
- Range
- Not listed
- 240 V charge time
- Not listed
- Secondary / blended economy
- Not listed
- EPA vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Stop-start system
- Yes
Sportage AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 26 MPG selected.
Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.
Compare every tested configuration
6 official recordsMechanical and efficiency differences.
All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.
Sportage Plug-in Hybrid — Plug-in hybrid · AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 36 MPG
View all 6 EPA configuration rows
| EPA carline | Powertrain | Engine / motor | Drive | Transmission | Combined | Range / charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 26 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | AWD | Automatic (S8) | 26 MPG24 city / 30 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sportage FWD — Gasoline · FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 28 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | FWD | Automatic (S8) | 28 MPG25 city / 33 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD — Hybrid · AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 35 MPG | HybridRegular | SIDI; Hybrid | AWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 35 MPG35 city / 36 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sportage Hybrid FWD — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 42 MPG | HybridRegular | SIDI; Hybrid | FWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 42 MPG41 city / 44 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid — Plug-in hybrid · AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 36 MPG | Plug-in hybridRegular Gas and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV | AWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 MPG35 city / 36 highway | 33 mi EV / 470 mi total2 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
| Sportage X-pro — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 24 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | AWD | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG23 city / 26 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
At a glance
What the official records cover.
Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.
Sportage AWD, Sportage FWD, Sportage Hybrid AWD, Sportage Hybrid FWD, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Sportage X-pro
Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
AWD, FWD
2.5L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl
How to identify yours
Match the hardware before the badge.
- 1
Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.
- 2
Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.
- 3
Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.
Before you try a feature: equipment, trim, powertrain, market and software can change availability. Open the guide and check its exact scope.
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Features worth knowing.
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Safety & awareness Official source verified
Enable Smart Regeneration and Interpret AUTO
Smart Regeneration adjusts coasting deceleration to road grade and traffic ahead, with a white or green AUTO indicator showing radar status.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Set the Sportage Power Liftgate to a Custom Height
A stored user height lets an equipped Sportage stop its liftgate at a chosen reach point or below a low ceiling.