What is the disadvantage of Kia Sportage?

One disadvantage of the Kia Sportage is its less powerful engine options compared to some competitors.

What does a Kia Sportage compare to?

The Kia Sportage compares to other compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape.

Is a Kia Sportage a 4 or 6 cylinder?

The Kia Sportage typically comes with either a 4-cylinder or a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, but not a 6-cylinder engine.

What are the specs on a Kia Sportage?

The Kia Sportage typically features a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, an available turbocharged 2.0L engine, up to 240 horsepower, all-wheel drive options, and various tech features including a touchscreen infotainment system and advanced safety features.

Kia Sportage 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Kia Sportage Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sportage Smartstream 1.6TSAR 102,110	Sportage 2025 TBD	Sportage Smartstream 2.0LSAR 99,046	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI EX (AWD) SAR 140,298	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI EX2 (AWD)SAR 153,638	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI LX (AWD)SAR 115,803	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI LX2 (AWD) SAR 120,748	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI SX (AWD)SAR 161,688	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI LX (AWD)SAR 106,743	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI LX (FWD)SAR 104,903

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sportage Smartstream 1.6TSAR 102,110	Sportage 2025 TBD	Sportage Smartstream 2.0LSAR 99,046	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI EX (AWD) SAR 140,298	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI EX2 (AWD)SAR 153,638	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI LX (AWD)SAR 115,803	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI LX2 (AWD) SAR 120,748	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI SX (AWD)SAR 161,688	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI LX (AWD)SAR 106,743	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI LX (FWD)SAR 104,903
Engine
Cylinder Configuration	In-Line		In-Line
Engine capacity(L)	1.6 L	1.6	2.0 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	2.0 L	2.0 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline		Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Turbo Charger	Single Turbo
Valves per Cylinder	4	4	4
Horsepower (BHP)	180 BHP	178 BHP	152 BHP	180 BHP	180 BHP	180 BHP	180 BHP	180 BHP	155 BHP	155 BHP
Torque (N-m)	267 Nm		192 Nm	265	265	265	265	265	192	192
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater		5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Number of Doors	4 Doors		4 Doors
Length	4515 mm	4515	4515 mm	4660	4660	4660	4660	4660	4660	4660
Width	1865 mm	1865	865 mm	1865	1865	1865	1865	1865	1865	1865
Height	1650 mm	1645	1650 mm	1665	1665	1665	1665	1665	1665	1665
Wheelbase	2680 mm		2680 mm	2755	2755	2755	2755	2755	2755	2775
Trunk Capacity	591 L		591 L	538	538	538	538	538	543	543
Ground Clearance	170 m
Rim Size		18
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)				8.8	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.8	11.0	11.1
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)	220 km/h		220 km/h	201	201	201	201	201	180	181
No. of Cylinders	4		4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Displacement	1573 cc	1.6 Liter	1998 cc
Regional Specs	GCC		GCC
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)	13 Km/L		12 Km/L	13.3	13.3	13.3	13.3	13.3	12.5	12.7
Fuel Tank Capacity	54 L	54	54 L	54	54	54	54	54	54	54
Fuel Average City	13 Km/L		12 Km/L
Technologies
Power Steering	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Driving Mode Selection	✓		✓
Navigation system	✓		✓
Hill Assist (HAC)	✓		✓
Adaptive Cruise Control		✓
Automatic Headlight Range Control		✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		✓
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)		✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Moving object detection system					✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down					✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Start					✓	✓	✓	✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)					✓	✓	✓	✓
Apps							✓	✓
Exterior
Spoiler	✓		✓
Side Mirrors with Indicators	✓		✓
Roof Rails	✓		✓
Rear Wiper	✓		✓
Rain Sensing Wiper	✓	✓
Power Windows	✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors	✓	✓	✓
High Mount Stop Lamp	✓		✓
Headlight Type	LED		LED
Rear Fog Lamp	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror	✓		✓
Auto Headlamps	✓		✓
Adaptive high and low beam	✓		✓
Luggage Rack		✓
Wheels - Alloy		✓							✓	✓
Rear Spoiler		✓
Panoramic Sunroof		✓					✓	✓
LED Taillights		✓							✓	✓
LED Headlights		✓							✓	✓
LED Fog Lights		✓
Front Fog lights		✓							✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights		✓
Mudguard - Front				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Sunroof					✓	✓	✓	✓
Wind Blocker							✓	✓
Interior
Heated Seats	✓		✓
Ventilated Seats	✓		✓
Interior central locking	✓		✓						✓	✓
Seat Material	Leather	Cloth & Leather	Leather
Clock Type	Digital		Digital
Temperature zone control	Single		Single
Glove Box Lamp	✓		✓
Glove Box	✓		✓
Wireless cell phone charging	✓		✓
Rear Folding Seat	✓		✓
Rear Headrest	✓		✓
Rear AC Vents	✓		✓
Steering Switches	✓		✓
Handbrake	Electric		Electric
Front Power Outlet	✓	✓	✓
3rd Row AC Vents	✓
In-car vanity mirror	✓		✓
Seat Type	Standard
Adjustable Sun Visor with Illuminated Vanity Mirror		✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric		Driver Seat
Automatic AC		✓
Leather Seats		✓
Leather Instrument Panel		✓
Air Conditioner (AC)		✓
Wireless Cell Phone Charging		✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear		✓
In-car Vanity Mirror		✓
Wood Trim				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Alloy Pedals				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Hood				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi info				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Headrests							✓	✓
Cigar Lighter							✓	✓
Manual Windows - Front and Rear									✓	✓
Radio									✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split									✓	✓
Comfort
Electronic engine immobilizer	✓		✓						✓	✓
Power locks	✓		✓
Rear Defogger	✓	✓	✓
Heated Side Mirrors	✓		✓
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor front	✓	✓
Keyless Start	✓	✓	✓
Heater	✓		✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓	✓
Headlight On Reminder	✓		✓
Remote key types	Keyless Entry		Keyless Entry
Steering Adjustment	✓	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel		✓
Push Button Start		✓
Keyless Entry		✓
Rear Power Outlet		✓
360 Degree camera				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display							✓	✓
Power Tailgate									✓	✓
Safety
Anti-Theft Alarm System	✓		✓						✓	✓
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	✓		✓
Driver Seat Belt Warning	✓		✓
ABS	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
EBD/CBC	✓		✓
EBA/BA	✓		✓
Passive Pedestrian Protection	✓		✓
Child Lock	✓		✓
Speed Alert	✓		✓
Active braking	✓		✓						✓	✓
Number of Airbags		6
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal		✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)									✓	✓
Pedestrian airbag				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fire Extinguisher				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Collision Detection				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Auto Door Lock				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Edge Protector					✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)					✓	✓	✓	✓
First Aid Kit							✓	✓
Knee Bag - Driver							✓	✓
Blind Spot Warning									✓	✓
Spare Wheel									✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear									✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive		Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Steering Type		MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING
Infotainment
Touch Screen Size	8		8
Voice Recognition Control System	✓	✓	✓
Cell phone mapping	✓		✓
Touchscreen	✓		✓
Infotainment Head Unit	Android LCD		Android LCD
Android Auto	✓	✓	✓
Number Of Speakers	8		8
Bluetooth		✓							✓	✓
Apple CarPlay		✓
Premium Brand Audio System
HDMI				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3									✓	✓
AUX									✓	✓
CD Player									✓	✓
Wheels/brakes
Disc Brakes - Rear		✓
Disc Brakes - Front		✓
Front Tire Size		235/55 R18
Rear Tire Size		235/55 R18
Transmission
transmission case		7-SPEED DCT AUTO TRANSMISSION
Transmission type		7-SPEED DCT AUTO TRANSMISSION		Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Kia Sportage

One disadvantage of the Kia Sportage is its less powerful engine options compared to some competitors.
The Kia Sportage compares to other compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape.
The Kia Sportage typically comes with either a 4-cylinder or a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, but not a 6-cylinder engine.
The Kia Sportage typically features a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, an available turbocharged 2.0L engine, up to 240 horsepower, all-wheel drive options, and various tech features including a touchscreen infotainment system and advanced safety features.

Kia Sportage Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Comfort

Safety

Chassis & Steering

Infotainment

Wheels/brakes

Transmission

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FAQs about Kia Sportage

What is the disadvantage of Kia Sportage?

What does a Kia Sportage compare to?

Is a Kia Sportage a 4 or 6 cylinder?

What are the specs on a Kia Sportage?