Gasoline prices can change due to disruptions in crude oil supplies, market behaviors, and many other factors. Gas rates are known to fluctuate regularly; drivers of all kinds are always looking for ways to save money on gas and other auto-related expenses. Investing in a vehicle with excellent gas mileage can protect your wallet, even when gas prices are steep. This means you’ll be able to travel further with less fuel.
While plenty of gas-powered vehicles can deliver good mileage rates, the vehicles with even better mileage are hybrid and electric. Hybrids have an internal combustion engine and an electric motor that relies on a battery, so you only need around half the amount of gas as usual. Plug-in hybrids use both gasoline and electricity as fuel sources. Finally, all-electric vehicles only use electricity to run, so you can skip the gas station altogether. Read on to explore the Kia models with the best gas mileage.
Kia Forte
The 2022 Kia Forte is an affordable, reliable, compact sedan. It’s also super fuel-efficient, with up to 41 mpg on the highway. The following Kia Forte trims deliver great mileage rates:
- The FE gives you 31 mpg in the city, 41 mpg on the road, and 35 mpg combined.
- The LXS delivers 29 mpg in the city, 39 mpg on the highway, and 33 mpg combined.
- The GT-Line offers 29 mpg in the city, 39 mpg on the highway, and 33 mpg combined.
- The GT gives you 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined.
- The GT Manual delivers 22 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined.
Kia Rio
The 2022 Kia Rio is an impressive, luxurious subcompact sedan. The two trims available, the LX and the S, have the same gas mileage of 33 mpg in the city, 41 mpg on the highway, and 36 mpg combined.
Kia Optima
The 2022 Kia Optima is a sporty midsize sedan with a powerful engine, dependable safety features, and excellent handling and performance. Here are the mileage rates for each trim of this popular Kia model:
- The LX delivers 29 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 32 mpg combined.
- The LXS FWD offers 27 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined.
- The LXS AWD offers 25 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined.
- The GT-Line FWD gives you 27 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined.
- The GT-Line AWD provides 25 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined.
- The EX gives you 27 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined.
- The GT delivers 24 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined.
Kia Soul
The 2022 Kia Soul is a powerful, versatile hatchback. The following rates are the mileage for each trim of the Kia Soul:
- The GT-Line gives you 28 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined.
- The X-Line gives you the same mileage as the GT-Line.
- The EX delivers 29 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined.
- The Turbo offers 27 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg combined.
Kia Niro
The 2022 Kia Niro is an innovative hybrid subcompact SUV. The trim that offers the best gas mileage is the LX, delivering 50 combined mpg. Here are the five trims of this model, all delivering excellent gas mileage:
- The LX delivers 53 mpg in the city, 48 mpg on the highway, and 50 mpg combined.
- The LXS offers 51 mpg in the city, 46 mpg on the highway, and 49 mpg combined.
- The LXS Special Edition gives you the same mileage as the LXS.
- The Touring Special Edition gives you 46 mpg in the city, 40 mpg on the highway, and 43 mpg combined.
- The EX Premium delivers 51 mpg in the city, 46 mpg on the highway, and 49 mpg combined.
Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
The 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is a cutting-edge, highly efficient crossover SUV. All trims of the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, the LXS, the EX, and the EX Premium, offer the same competitive ranges and mileages. Here are the specifications for this model:
- You’ll get up to 26 miles of all-electric range.
- You’ll get 560 miles of total driving range.
- You’ll get a combined MPGe of 105.
- You’ll get a combined mpg of 46.
Kia Niro EV
The 2022 Kia Niro EV is an advanced all-electric crossover SUV. The EX trim delivers 123 MPGe in the city, 102 MPGe on the highway, and 112 MPGe combined. The EX Premium trim offers the same mileage rates.
Kia EV6
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The all-new 2022 Kia EV6 is an all-electric crossover with long battery life and an unparalleled 300-mile range, along with many other attractive features. Check out the fuel economy of each EV6 trim:
- The Light (RWD) delivers 136 MPGe in the city, 100 MPGe on the highway, and 117 MPGe combined. It also has a range of up to 232 miles.
- The Wind (RWD) offers 134 MPGe in the city, 101 MPGe on the highway, and 117 MPGe combined. It also has an EPA-estimated range of up to 310 miles.
- The Wind (e-AWD) delivers 116 MPGe in the city, 94 MPGe on the highway, and 105 MPGe combined. Its range goes up to 274 miles.
- With the GT-Line (RWD), you’ll get 134 MPGe in the city, 101 MPGe on the highway, and 117 MPGe combined. You’ll also get 310 miles of range.
- The GT-Line (e-AWD) gives you 116 MPGe in the city, 94 MPGe on the highway, and 105 MPGe combined. It also gives you a 274-mile range.
As you can see, Kia models have excellent gas mileage rates. Driving hybrid or electric vehicles can also save you money through federal and state tax programs and incentives. Whether you want to stick to gas-powered or learn more about electricity, our dedicated team at Huffines Kia Corinth is here to help. Explore our inventory of new vehicles, peruse our used vehicles, and check out our finance center to see what deals are available to you. Of course, feel free to contact us with questions.