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 2.0L MPI LX (FWD)AED 98,000	Sportage Smartstream 2.0LAED 97,000	Sportage 1.6T-GDI EX DLX-11AAED 97,650	Sportage 1.6T-GDI GT (AWD)AED 125,000	Sportage Smartstream 1.6L DieselAED 110,000	Sportage Smartstream 1.6TAED 100,000	Sportage 2.0L MPI EX (AWD)AED 115,000	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI LX (FWD)AED 98,000	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI EX (AWD) AED 114,000	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI GT (AWD)AED 126,000

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sportage 2.0L MPI LX (FWD)AED 98,000	Sportage Smartstream 2.0LAED 97,000	Sportage 1.6T-GDI EX DLX-11AAED 97,650	Sportage 1.6T-GDI GT (AWD)AED 125,000	Sportage Smartstream 1.6L DieselAED 110,000	Sportage Smartstream 1.6TAED 100,000	Sportage 2.0L MPI EX (AWD)AED 115,000	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI LX (FWD)AED 98,000	Kia Sportage 2024 2.0L MPI EX (AWD) AED 114,000	Kia Sportage 2024 1.6T-GDI GT (AWD)AED 126,000
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	2.0 L	2.0 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	2.0 L	1.6 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	1.6 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Diesel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol
Horsepower (BHP)	155 BHP	152 BHP	178 HP	180 BHP	136 BHP	180 BHP	155 BHP	155 BHP	155 BHP	180 BHP
Torque (N-m)	192 Nm	192 Nm	265 Nm	265 Nm	320 Nm	267 Nm	192 Nm	192	192	265
Cylinder Configuration		In-Line			In-Line	In-Line
Valves per Cylinder		4			4	4
Engine type			1.6 Liters (T-GDi),
Maximum power speed (rpm)			178 hp / 5500 rpm
Max. torque speed (rpm)			27.0 kg.m (264.9 Nm) / 4,500 rpm
Turbo Charger						Single Turbo
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	4515 mm	4660 mm	4660 mm	4515 mm	4515 mm	4660 mm	4660	4.660	4.660
Width	1865 mm	865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865	1.865	1.865
Height	1665 mm	1650 mm	1665 mm	1665 mm	1650 mm	1650 mm	1665 mm	1665	1.665	1.665
Wheelbase	2775 mm	2680 mm	2755 mm	2755 mm	2860 mm	2680 mm	2755 mm	2775	2.755	2.755
Trunk Capacity	543 L	591 L	538 L	538 L	591 L	591 L	543 L	543	543	538
Number of Doors		4 Doors			4 Doors	4 Doors
Ground Clearance					170 m	170 m
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)								11.1	11.0	8.8
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)	181 km/h	220 km/h	201 km/h	201 km/h	220 km/h	220 km/h	181 km/h	181	181	201
No. of Cylinders		4			4	4		4	4	4
Displacement		1998 cc			1998 cc	1573 cc
Regional Specs		GCC			GCC	GCC
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)	12.7 Km/L	12 Km/L		13.3 Km/L	11 Km/L	13 Km/L	12.5 Km/L	12.7	12.5	13.3
Fuel Tank Capacity	54 L	54 L	54 L	54 L	54 L	54 L	54 L	54	54	54
Fuel Average City	12.7 Km/L	12 Km/L	13.3 Km/L	13.3 Km/L	11 Km/L	13 Km/L	12.5 Km/L
Comfort
360 Degree camera	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor front	✓				✓	✓	✓
Electronic engine immobilizer		✓			✓	✓		✓
Power locks		✓			✓	✓
Rear Defogger		✓			✓	✓
Heated Side Mirrors		✓			✓	✓
Keyless Start		✓			✓	✓
Heater		✓			✓	✓
Rear Camera		✓			✓	✓
Headlight On Reminder		✓			✓	✓
Remote key types		Keyless Entry			Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry
Steering Adjustment		✓			✓	✓
Power Tailgate								✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer									✓
360 Degree Camera									✓	✓
Safety
ABS	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System		✓			✓	✓		✓	✓
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock		✓			✓	✓
Driver Seat Belt Warning		✓			✓	✓
EBD/CBC		✓			✓	✓
EBA/BA		✓			✓	✓
Passive Pedestrian Protection		✓			✓	✓
Child Lock		✓			✓	✓
Speed Alert		✓			✓	✓
Active braking		✓			✓	✓		✓	✓
Pedestrian airbag								✓	✓	✓
Fire Extinguisher								✓	✓	✓
Collision Detection								✓	✓	✓
Blind Spot Warning								✓	✓
Spare Wheel								✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear								✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)								✓	✓
Number of Airbags									✓
Door Edge Protector										✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)										✓
Auto Door Lock										✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Air Suspension									✓	✓
Off-Road Damper									✓	✓
Technologies
Power Steering		✓			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Driving Mode Selection		✓			✓	✓
Navigation system		✓			✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)		✓			✓	✓
Moving Object Detection System										✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers										✓
Remote Windows Down										✓
Remote Start										✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)										✓
Exterior
Spoiler		✓			✓	✓
Side Mirrors with Indicators		✓			✓	✓
Roof Rails		✓			✓	✓
Rear Wiper		✓			✓	✓
Power Windows		✓			✓	✓
Power Mirrors		✓			✓	✓
High Mount Stop Lamp		✓			✓	✓
Headlight Type		LED			LED	LED
Rear Fog Lamp		✓			✓	✓		✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror		✓			✓	✓
Auto Headlamps		✓			✓	✓
Adaptive high and low beam		✓			✓	✓
Rain Sensing Wiper					✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy								✓	✓
LED Taillights								✓	✓
LED Headlights								✓	✓
Front Fog lights								✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes								✓	✓	✓
Side Step									✓
LED Fog Lights									✓	✓
Front Grille Colour										✓
Sports Exhaust System										✓
Mudguard - Front										✓
Electric Sunroof										✓
Chrome Door Handles										✓
Interior
Heated Seats		✓			✓	✓
Ventilated Seats		✓			✓	✓
Interior central locking		✓			✓	✓		✓
Seat Material		Leather			Leather	Leather
Clock Type		Digital			Digital	Digital
Temperature zone control		Single			Single	Single
Glove Box Lamp		✓			✓	✓
Glove Box		✓			✓	✓
Wireless cell phone charging		✓			✓	✓
Rear Folding Seat		✓			✓	✓
Rear Headrest		✓			✓	✓
Rear AC Vents		✓			✓	✓
Steering Switches		✓			✓	✓
Handbrake		Electric			Electric	Electric
Front Power Outlet		✓			✓	✓
In-car vanity mirror		✓			✓	✓
Seat Type					Standard	Standard
3rd Row AC Vents						✓
Manual Windows - Front and Rear								✓	✓
Radio								✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split								✓	✓
Acoustic Hood								✓	✓	✓
Multi info								✓
Power Outlets								✓	✓	✓
Interior Central Locking									✓
Air Conditioner (AC)									✓	✓
Glove Box Cooler										✓
Wood Trim										✓
Alloy Pedals										✓
Rear Reading Lamp										✓
Infotainment
Touch Screen Size		8			8	8
Voice Recognition Control System		✓			✓	✓
Cell phone mapping		✓			✓	✓
Touchscreen		✓			✓	✓
Infotainment Head Unit		Android LCD			Android LCD	Android LCD
Android Auto		✓			✓	✓
Number Of Speakers		8			8	8
MP3								✓	✓
AUX								✓	✓
HDMI								✓	✓	✓
CD Player								✓	✓
Bluetooth								✓	✓
Wireless Headphone									✓	✓
Multi Information Display									✓	✓
Rear Audio Control										✓
Rear Screen										✓
Transmission
Transmission type			7-SPEED DCT					Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Wheels/brakes
Disc Brakes - Front									✓

⋅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

Safety

Chassis & Steering

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Transmission

Wheels/brakes

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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?