Kia Sportage Hybrid Specs & Performance

If you’re looking for an efficient and practical vehicle to replace your current Nashville commuter, you may be looking towards purchasing a traditional hybrid or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle. If so, we at Greenway Kia of Franklin are happy to inform you that the 2025 Kia Sportage is available in both versions, and we’ll cover the specs and capabilities of the former, here. And if you have questions about the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid after reading this overview, feel free to reach out! Our expert associates would be happy to assist you.

2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid Engine Specs

The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid engine is turbocharged, displaces a mere 1.6 liters of volume, and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and two electric motors. If you choose the baseline LX trim, you’ll have the option of FWD or AWD configurations. But the mid-level EX and top-of-the-line SX Prestige trims are only available with AWD. On the other hand, Drive-mode select is available for all trims. So regardless of which trim you choose, you’ll have access to Eco, Smart, Sport, and Snow driving modes, and you can drive knowing that you’re prepared for any kind of weather while on Madison roads (Snow driving mode is only available with AWD).

1.6L Turbo Hybrid Engine and Full Parallel Hybrid System

• Combined horsepower: 227 hp
• Combined torque: 258 lb-ft of torque
• Towing capacity (with/without trailer brakes): 2,000 pounds/1,653 pounds

2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid MPG Rating

Next up in our overview of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid specs is a look at the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg rating. As you might expect, FWD variants are slightly more fuel-efficient than AWD variants, though you’ll still get nearly 40 combined mpg with AWD! Check out the fuel economy figures, below: 

FWD

• EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 42 city / 44 highway / 43 combined mpg
• Fuel tank capacity: 13.7 gallons
• EPA-estimated total range: 589 miles
• Fuel requirement: Regular, unleaded, 87 Octane or higher

AWD

• EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 38 city / 38 highway / 38 combined mpg
• Fuel tank capacity: 13.7 gallons
• EPA-estimated total range: 521 miles
• Fuel requirement: Regular, unleaded, 87 Octane or higher

With mileage and range like that, you can worry less about re-fueling on long trips to and from Murfreesboro and just enjoy the drive! The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg rating also makes it a great vehicle for daily commuters. According to the American Community Survey, in 2023, over 80% of Americans drove or carpooled to work in a 26.7-minute (on average) commute. With the 2025 Sportage Hybrid, you can start reducing how much you spend on fuel, even if you have a long daily commute. 

Test-Drive a New 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid with Greenway Kia of Franklin

We hope you found this overview of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid specs useful. If you have more questions about the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid engine, mpg rating, or anything else, contact us or visit our dealership in Franklin! Our associates can set you up with a test drive or help you navigate financing, so we hope to see you soon. Learn more in our car-buying tips.