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2018 KIA Sportage Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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The 2018 KIA Sportage represents an enhanced iteration of one of the most popular medium-sized SUVs globally. It introduces a refreshed exterior and interior design and enhanced safety and infotainment technologies. Moreover, KIA's powertrains and auxiliary systems comply with upcoming emissions standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and a promise toward a greener future.

One of the notable features of the new Sportage is the advanced EcoDynamic+ 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, which plays a crucial role in Kia's global powertrain electrification strategy. Kia proudly presents itself as one of the pioneers in offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and 48-volt mild-hybrid technology across its entire lineup.

The SUV offers a choice between gasoline or diesel engines, which can be paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. In all-wheel drive configurations, the transmission ensures a harmonious balance between the vehicle's off-road capabilities and the efficiency and comfort required for city driving.

The new car has undergone several enhancements in terms of its bodywork. The exterior design features refreshed front and rear bumpers, redesigned front and rear lamps, and the introduction of new alloy wheel designs in 16, 17, and 19 inches. Optional features such as chrome sill trim, metallic skid plates, and five new paint colors further enhance the appeal of the Sportage.

GT Line variants stand out with their glossy black hot-stamped radiator grille, a sleek combination of gloss black and silver for the skid plate, and dark chrome inserts highlighting the side sills and rear tailgate. The GT Line models are suited with distinct 19-inch alloy wheels that have been redesigned, while all models come equipped with a dual rear exhaust pipe and updated LED fog lamp designs.

The Sportage's cabin has undergone refinements, showcasing a newly designed steering wheel and revised instrument cluster. GT Line models offer the option of black-and-grey two-tone leather seats or black leather seats with red accents.

Regarding technology, Kia has integrated the latest advanced driving assistance systems into the vehicle's system, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, an Around View Monitor for effortless parking, and Driver Attention Warning for combating driver fatigue and misguiding distractions. Customers can choose between a 7-inch touchscreen or a newly added 'frameless' 8-inch infotainment system, providing more accessible connectivity options for the passengers.

The upgraded Kia Sportage sets a new benchmark in the medium-sized SUV segment with its improved design, advanced powertrain options, and comprehensive safety and infotainment features. Kia's commitment to electrification and environmental sustainability shines through in the Sportage, demonstrating the brand's forward-thinking approach to mobility.

Whether it's enhanced engine performance, refreshed exterior design, refined interior, or the latest technology, this vehicle offers a complete package to cater to various customers seeking a versatile and dynamic SUV.

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KIA Sportage 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  5 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L T-GDI 7AT AWD (177 HP)
  • 2.0L GDI CVT (240 HP)
  • 2.0L GDI CVT AWD (240 HP)
  • 2.4L GDI CVT (181 HP)
  • 2.4L GDI CVT AWD (181 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 1.7L CRDi 6MT (116 HP)
  • 2.0L CRDi 6AT AWD (136 HP)
  • 2.0L CRDi 6AT AWD (185 HP)

KIA Sportage
1.6L T-GDI 7AT AWD (177 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L T-GDI 7AT AWD (177 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1591 cm3
Power:130.2 KW @ 5500 RPM
177 HP @ 5500 RPM
175 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:196 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM
265 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (DCT)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3382 lbs (1534 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:175 g/km

KIA Sportage
2.0L GDI CVT (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GDI CVT (240 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:178.9 KW @ 6000 RPM
243.3 HP @ 6000 RPM
240 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:260 lb-ft @ 1450-3500 RPM
353 Nm @ 1450-3500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3666 lbs (1663 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:166 g/km

KIA Sportage
2.0L GDI CVT AWD (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GDI CVT AWD (240 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:178.9 KW @ 6000 RPM
243.3 HP @ 6000 RPM
240 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:260 lb-ft @ 1450-3500 RPM
353 Nm @ 1450-3500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3898 lbs (1768 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5004 lbs (2270 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:166 g/km

KIA Sportage
2.4L GDI CVT (181 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GDI CVT (181 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2359 cm3
Power:135 KW @ 6000 RPM
184 HP @ 6000 RPM
181 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:175 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
237 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3305 lbs (1499 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:166 g/km

KIA Sportage
2.4L GDI CVT AWD (181 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GDI CVT AWD (181 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2359 cm3
Power:135 KW @ 6000 RPM
184 HP @ 6000 RPM
181 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:175 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
237 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3448 lbs (1564 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Combined:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:166 g/km

KIA Sportage
1.7L CRDi 6MT (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi 6MT (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1685 cm3
Power:85.3 KW @ 4000 RPM
116 HP @ 4000 RPM
114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1250-2750 RPM
280 Nm @ 1250-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharge Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3142 lbs (1425 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Highway:56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:119 g/km

KIA Sportage
2.0L CRDi 6AT AWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 6AT AWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 4000 RPM
136 HP @ 4000 RPM
134 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:275 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM
373 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharge Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3560 lbs (1615 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:44960 lbs (20394 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Highway:56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:119 g/km

KIA Sportage
2.0L CRDi 6AT AWD (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 6AT AWD (185 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:136.1 KW @ 4000 RPM
185 HP @ 4000 RPM
183 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM
400 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharge Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:64.4 in (1636 mm)
Front/rear Track:64/64.4 in (1,626/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.4 in (163 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3560 lbs (1615 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4960 lbs (2250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:166 g/km
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