Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
The Kia Sportage has gone a long journey from a cheap off-road vehicle to a serious contender in the compact SUV segment. And the third generation was its big breakthrough.
In 2006, the designer of the Audi TT, Peter Schreyer, took the challenge to lead the design team of the Korean car-manufacturer Kia and the 2010 Sportage was the third model designed by him. Some of its cues were seen before on the Kia Kue concept-car in 2007.
The angled headlights and the grille with a bump on top and bottom were introduced as the "Tiger nose", the corporate grille introduced by its lead-designer. It didn't look like a station-wagon on stilts but more like a proper SUV with streamlined bodywork. The angular lines blended into an overall rounded shape was very appreciated by the customers.
Since the platform was designed for such vehicles, it offered enough room for five passengers and a big trunk. The infotainment system knew how to read MP3s files from a USB stick and it also had an AUX-in connection. Those features were not very common for many other cars on the road. Another unusual feature was a small LCD color-display inside the rearview mirror that showed images from the backup camera.
The 2010 Sportage featured a wide range of engines and three types of transmission. It was available as a 2WD or all-wheel-drive model. For base models, the standard gearbox was a 5-speed, while on others was the 6-speed manual or, as an option, a 6-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L GSL FWD 6MT (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 99 KW @ 6300 RPM 135 HP @ 6300 RPM 133 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM 165 Nm @ 4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Disc |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
Turning circle: | 34.7 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GSL 6AT AWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 6300 RPM 163 HP @ 6300 RPM 161 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 143 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 194 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Disc |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L MPI 6AT AWD (176 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 168 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 228 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Disc |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
Turning circle: | 34.7 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3355 lbs (1522 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L MPI 6AT FWD (176 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 168 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 228 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Disc |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
Turning circle: | 34.7 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3186 lbs (1445 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |
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US Specifications |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L MPI 6MT FWD (176 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 168 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 228 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Disc |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
Turning circle: | 34.7 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3157 lbs (1432 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
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US Specifications |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L DSL FWD 6MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1250-2750 RPM 260 Nm @ 1250-2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
Turning circle: | 34.7 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DSL 6AT AWD (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1955 cm3 |
Power: | 135 KW @ 4000 RPM 184 HP @ 4000 RPM 181 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 289 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 392 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
Turning circle: | 34.7 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DSL 6MT AWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1955 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 320 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Disc |
Rear: | Disc (355mm 2WD/381mm AWD) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.6 in (1,613/1,615 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.1 cuFT (739 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |