# Kia Stinger specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2023
- **MPG (combined):** 20-25
- **Drive:** AWD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2018-2023

## Quick answer

The 2023 Kia Stinger is a midsize car rated at 20-25 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 3.3L V6 turbo.

## Every 2023 Kia Stinger version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Stinger RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | Automatic | 22/32 | 25 mpg | $3,300 | 355 g/mi |
| Stinger AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/29 | 24 mpg | $3,400 | 380 g/mi |
| Stinger AWD | 3.3L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 451 g/mi |
| Stinger RWD | 3.3L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 18/25 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 437 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Kia Stinger specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 3.3L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-25 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 3.3L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-25 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.3L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-25 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.3L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-25 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.3L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-25 |
| 2018 | 3.3L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-25 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Stinger changed over the years?

- **2022:** added 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2023 Kia Stinger get?

The 2023 Kia Stinger is EPA-rated at 20-25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2023 Kia Stinger have?

The 2023 Kia Stinger comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 3.3L V6 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid Kia Stinger?

No. In the EPA data from 2018-2023 the Kia Stinger has no hybrid version.

### Which Kia Stinger year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2023 Kia Stinger has the highest combined rating, up to 25 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Kia Stinger for a year?

About $3,300-$4,100 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2023 Kia Stinger?

The most efficient 2023 version, the Stinger RWD, is rated 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (25 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2023 Kia Stinger emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 355-451 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2023 Kia Stinger come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2023 Kia Stinger is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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