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.

Cartea New cars Kia Kia SportageSpecifications Comparison By Trims

Kia Sportage Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sportage 1.6T-GDI EX DLX-11AAED 97,650	Sportage 2.0L MPI EX (AWD)AED 110,250	Kia Sportage 2019 2.4L BaseAED 82,000	Kia Sportage 2019 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2019 2.0L Base (FWD)AED 77,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Mid (AWD)AED 96,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.0L Top (FWD)AED 96,500	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo TopAED 108,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Top (AWD)AED 113,500

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sportage 1.6T-GDI EX DLX-11AAED 97,650	Sportage 2.0L MPI EX (AWD)AED 110,250	Kia Sportage 2019 2.4L BaseAED 82,000	Kia Sportage 2019 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2019 2.0L Base (FWD)AED 77,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Mid (AWD)AED 96,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.0L Top (FWD)AED 96,500	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo TopAED 108,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Top (AWD)AED 113,500
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	1.6 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	1.6 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	2.0 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	2.4 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine type	1.6 Liters (T-GDi),
Horsepower (BHP)	178 HP	155 BHP	181 BHP	177 BHP	155 BHP	181 BHP	155 BHP	177 BHP	177 BHP	181 BHP
Maximum power speed (rpm)	178 hp / 5500 rpm
Torque (N-m)	265 Nm	192 Nm	240	265	197	240	197	265	265	240
Max. torque speed (rpm)	27.0 kg.m (264.9 Nm) / 4,500 rpm
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Length	4660 mm	4660 mm	4.480	4.481	4.480	4.480	4.480	4.481	4.481	4.480
Width	1865 mm	1865 mm	1.855	1.854	1.855	1.855	1.855	1.854	1.854	1.855
Height	1665 mm	1665 mm	1.635	1.636	1.655	1.655	1.655	1.636	1.636	1.655
Wheelbase	2755 mm	2755 mm	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670
Trunk Capacity	538 L	543 L	739	504	739	739	739	504	504	739
Rim Size					✓	✓	✓			✓
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)			10.4	9.5	11.5	10.4	11.5	9.5	9.5	10.4
Battery Range (WLTC)			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)	201 km/h	181 km/h	180	182	170	180	170	182	182	180
No. of Cylinders			N/A	N/A	N/A	4	4	4	4	4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)		12.5 Km/L	10.4		12.2	10.4	12.2			10.4
Fuel Tank Capacity	54 L	54 L	55		62	62	62			62
Fuel Average City	13.3 Km/L	12.5 Km/L
Comfort
360 Degree camera	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear		✓
Parking sensor front		✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Welcome Light							✓			✓
Rear Camera							✓			✓
Power Tailgate									✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission type	7-SPEED DCT		Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Safety
ABS		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Number of Airbags			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)			✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System				✓	✓			✓	✓
Seatbelt pretensioner - Front Only				✓		✓		✓	✓	✓
Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)				✓				✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear					✓		✓		✓	✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal							✓			✓
Auto Door Lock									✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning									✓
Technologies
Cruise Control Switch on Steering			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Trip Computer			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Lock and Unlock Sensing Auto Electric Folding Mirror							✓			✓
Intelligent Key										✓
Navigation System										✓
Exterior
Roof Spoiler			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Roof Rails			✓		✓	✓	✓			✓
Power Mirrors			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights			✓		✓	✓
Body Colored Bumper - Front and Rear			✓							✓
LED Taillights				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
High Mount Stop Lamp				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy					✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Rain Sensing Wiper					✓		✓			✓
Auto Headlamps					✓		✓			✓
Rear Wiper							✓		✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror							✓		✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles							✓			✓
Chrome Plated Radiator Grille							✓			✓
Skid Plates										✓
Illuminated Door Sills										✓
Footwell Lights										✓
Interior
Front Armrest			✓		✓	✓	✓			✓
Interior Central Locking			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Manual			✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats			✓		✓		✓
Manual AC			✓		✓	✓
Radio			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats			✓		✓
Urethane Steering			✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
In-car Vanity Mirror			✓		✓	✓	✓			✓
Cup Holder			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic AC				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split				✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cargo Light				✓				✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets					✓		✓			✓
Center Arm Rest						✓	✓			✓
Leather Steering Wheel						✓	✓		✓	✓
Rear Pockets						✓	✓			✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric							✓		✓	✓
Front Reading Lamps							✓			✓
Lumbar Support - Manual							✓		✓	✓
Leather Seats							✓			✓
Leather Gear Shift Lever							✓			✓
Glove Box Cooler							✓
Odometer							✓			✓
Rear Cupholders							✓			✓
Rear AC Vents							✓			✓
Electronic Handbrake							✓			✓
Infotainment
USB			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
AUX			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
CD Player			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth			✓		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Multi Information Display					✓	✓	✓			✓
Touchscreen									✓	✓

⋅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

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sportage 1.6T-GDI EX DLX-11AAED 97,650	Sportage 2.0L MPI EX (AWD)AED 110,250	Kia Sportage 2019 2.4L BaseAED 82,000	Kia Sportage 2019 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2019 2.0L Base (FWD)AED 77,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Mid (AWD)AED 96,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.0L Top (FWD)AED 96,500	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo TopAED 108,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Top (AWD)AED 113,500

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sportage 1.6T-GDI EX DLX-11AAED 97,650	Sportage 2.0L MPI EX (AWD)AED 110,250	Kia Sportage 2019 2.4L BaseAED 82,000	Kia Sportage 2019 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2019 2.0L Base (FWD)AED 77,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Mid (AWD)AED 96,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.0L Top (FWD)AED 96,500	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo MidAED 99,000	Kia Sportage 2018 1.6L Turbo TopAED 108,000	Kia Sportage 2018 2.4L Top (AWD)AED 113,500
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	1.6 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	1.6 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	2.0 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	2.4 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine type	1.6 Liters (T-GDi),
Horsepower (BHP)	178 HP	155 BHP	181 BHP	177 BHP	155 BHP	181 BHP	155 BHP	177 BHP	177 BHP	181 BHP
Maximum power speed (rpm)	178 hp / 5500 rpm
Torque (N-m)	265 Nm	192 Nm	240	265	197	240	197	265	265	240
Max. torque speed (rpm)	27.0 kg.m (264.9 Nm) / 4,500 rpm
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Length	4660 mm	4660 mm	4.480	4.481	4.480	4.480	4.480	4.481	4.481	4.480
Width	1865 mm	1865 mm	1.855	1.854	1.855	1.855	1.855	1.854	1.854	1.855
Height	1665 mm	1665 mm	1.635	1.636	1.655	1.655	1.655	1.636	1.636	1.655
Wheelbase	2755 mm	2755 mm	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670	2.670
Trunk Capacity	538 L	543 L	739	504	739	739	739	504	504	739
Rim Size					✓	✓	✓			✓
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)			10.4	9.5	11.5	10.4	11.5	9.5	9.5	10.4
Battery Range (WLTC)			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)	201 km/h	181 km/h	180	182	170	180	170	182	182	180
No. of Cylinders			N/A	N/A	N/A	4	4	4	4	4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)		12.5 Km/L	10.4		12.2	10.4	12.2			10.4
Fuel Tank Capacity	54 L	54 L	55		62	62	62			62
Fuel Average City	13.3 Km/L	12.5 Km/L
Comfort
360 Degree camera	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear		✓
Parking sensor front		✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Welcome Light							✓			✓
Rear Camera							✓			✓
Power Tailgate									✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission type	7-SPEED DCT		Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Safety
ABS		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Number of Airbags			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)			✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System				✓	✓			✓	✓
Seatbelt pretensioner - Front Only				✓		✓		✓	✓	✓
Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)				✓				✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear					✓		✓		✓	✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal							✓			✓
Auto Door Lock									✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning									✓
Technologies
Cruise Control Switch on Steering			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Trip Computer			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Lock and Unlock Sensing Auto Electric Folding Mirror							✓			✓
Intelligent Key										✓
Navigation System										✓
Exterior
Roof Spoiler			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Roof Rails			✓		✓	✓	✓			✓
Power Mirrors			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights			✓		✓	✓
Body Colored Bumper - Front and Rear			✓							✓
LED Taillights				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
High Mount Stop Lamp				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy					✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Rain Sensing Wiper					✓		✓			✓
Auto Headlamps					✓		✓			✓
Rear Wiper							✓		✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror							✓		✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles							✓			✓
Chrome Plated Radiator Grille							✓			✓
Skid Plates										✓
Illuminated Door Sills										✓
Footwell Lights										✓
Interior
Front Armrest			✓		✓	✓	✓			✓
Interior Central Locking			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Manual			✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats			✓		✓		✓
Manual AC			✓		✓	✓
Radio			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats			✓		✓
Urethane Steering			✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
In-car Vanity Mirror			✓		✓	✓	✓			✓
Cup Holder			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic AC				✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split				✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cargo Light				✓				✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets					✓		✓			✓
Center Arm Rest						✓	✓			✓
Leather Steering Wheel						✓	✓		✓	✓
Rear Pockets						✓	✓			✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric							✓		✓	✓
Front Reading Lamps							✓			✓
Lumbar Support - Manual							✓		✓	✓
Leather Seats							✓			✓
Leather Gear Shift Lever							✓			✓
Glove Box Cooler							✓
Odometer							✓			✓
Rear Cupholders							✓			✓
Rear AC Vents							✓			✓
Electronic Handbrake							✓			✓
Infotainment
USB			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
AUX			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
CD Player			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth			✓		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Multi Information Display					✓	✓	✓			✓
Touchscreen									✓	✓

⋅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

Comfort

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

Safety

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

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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?

Kia Sportage Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Comfort

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

Safety

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Related Car Comparisons

Popular Kia Cars

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?