Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010
Kia introduced a facelift for the second generation of its small-sized SUV in 2008, improving both the look and the powertrain.
In 2008, the world was sinking under the financial crisis. Still, some carmakers had the opportunity to grow, and Kia was one of them. After a big sales hit with its compact-segment hatchback cee'd, the Korean carmaker turned its attention towards the Sportage, which was built on the Hyundai Accent platform, and it was quite appealing for the market.
Starting with January 2009, the Euro 5 emission standard came into force, and all the carmakers had to adjust their products. Some did that quietly, without too much fuss, while others took the opportunity to improve their look. The 2008 Sportage featured new headlights with clear lenses and redesigned bumpers. The design team installed a new grille, which looked simple but bold enough on the oval-shaped background.
Inside, there was a new Sirius satellite radio for selected markets. On the European version, only the iPod and USB connectivities were available. The USB and aux-in 3.5 mm jack were fitted as standard on the entire range. Kia installed a two-position cargo cover and four anchors for tie-down luggage in the trunk for selected trim levels.
Under the hood, all the engines were refreshed, including the 2.0-diesel version. A big surprise for its size category was the 2.7-liter gasoline unit, which was paired as standard to a 4-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT (141 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 6000 RPM 141 HP @ 6000 RPM 139 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 184 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3179 lbs (1442 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (141 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 6000 RPM 141 HP @ 6000 RPM 139 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 184 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3358 lbs (1523 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 4AT AWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2657 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 241 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4784 lbs (2170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 237 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 4AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3800 RPM 150 HP @ 3800 RPM 148 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 304 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: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3499 lbs (1587 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4828 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 6MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3800 RPM 150 HP @ 3800 RPM 148 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 304 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: | 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 Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3450 lbs (1565 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4784 lbs (2170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 184 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 6MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3800 RPM 150 HP @ 3800 RPM 148 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 304 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: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3499 lbs (1587 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4828 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 187 g/km |