Compare 2019 Kia Sportage specifications by trim levels
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Sportage is a 5-seat SUV from Kia, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $23,750 to $34,600, the Kia Sportage faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Ford Escape.
The Kia Sportage has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Kia Sportage boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 23 to 30 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 73.00mm x 176.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2019 Kia Sportage
Fuel Tank: 16.4 gal
Wheelbase: 105.1 in
MPG: 23 city/30 hwy
0-60 mph: 8 sec
Ground clearance: 6.4 in
Engine: 2.4L I-4
Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
Curb: 3305 lbs
Passenger capacity: 5
Dimensions(LxWxH): 176.4 x 73 x 64.4
2019 Kia Sportage Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Kia Sportage is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Kia Sportage safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Kia Sportage specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
Main Info
Body Style SUV
Doors 4
Engine
Engine 2.4L I-4,2.0L I-4 DOHC
Horsepower 181 hp @ 1930 –
240 hp @ 1930Torque 175 lb-ft. @ 4,000 –
260 lb-ft. @ 1,450Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.7 - 8 sec
1/4 mile time 15.1 - 16 sec
Dimensions
Length 176.4 in
Width 73 in
Height 64.4 in
Wheelbase 105.1 in
Curb Weight 3305 lbs
GVWR 4597 lbs
Towing capacity 1000 lbs
Ground clearance 6.4 in
Turning radius 17.4 ft
CAPACITY
Luggage capacity 30.7 ft
Cargo capacity 60.1 cu.ft
Seats 5
FUEL
Fuel tank 16.4 gal
City 20 - 23 mpg
Combined 22 - 27 mpg
Highway 23 - 30 mpg
Highway range 377.2 - 492 mi
WARRANTY
Basic Warranty 60/60,000 mths/miles
Specifications 
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |||
| 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 64.4 in | 64.8 in | 64.8 in | 65.2 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | |||
| 175 lb-ft. | 175 lb-ft. | 175 lb-ft. | 175 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3305 lbs | 3448 lbs | 3305 lbs | 3448 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4597 lbs | 4740 lbs | 4597 lbs | 4740 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 6.4 in | 6.8 in | 6.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39 in | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 39 in | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 54 in | 54 in | 54 in | 54 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 51 in | 51 in | 51 in | 51 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |
| 176.4 in | 176.4 in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 73.0 in | 73.0 in |
| Exterior height | |
| 64.8 in | 65.2 in |
| Horsepower | |
| 240 hp | 237 hp |
| Torque | |
| 260 lb-ft. | 260 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |
| 3666 lbs | 3765 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |
| 4773 lbs | 4872 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |
| 105.1 in | 105.1 in |
| Turning radius | |
| 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Ground clearance | |
| 6.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Front legroom | |
| 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 38.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Front headroom | |
| 38 in | 38 in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 38 in | 38 in |
| Front hip room | |
| 54 in | 54 in |
| Rear hip room | |
| 51 in | 51 in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 57 in | 57 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 55 in | 55 in |
| Fuel tank | |
| 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
Interior Features
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | urethane | leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver | driver | – | – |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | power | – | – |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | urethane | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Auxiliary visors | |||
| dual | dual | dual | dual |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Clock | |
| in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |
| front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |
| leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 3 | 3 |
| Overhead console | |
| mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |
| full | full |
| Floor mats | |
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |
| power | power |
| Rear windows | |
| power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |
| driver | driver |
| 1-touch window down | |
| driver | driver |
| Instrumentation | |
| analog | analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |
| auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
| Remote trunk release | |
| proximity | proximity |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |
| leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Auxiliary visors | |
| dual | dual |
Exterior Features
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Antenna | |||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | front | – |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| deep | deep | deep | deep |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | |||
| 17 silver aluminum | 17 silver aluminum | 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum | 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | – |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Antenna | |
| integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |
| black w/metal-look surround | black w/metal-look surround |
| Fog/driving lights | |
| front | front |
| Door count | |
| 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |
| power liftgate | power liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |
| deep | deep |
| Rear window type | |
| fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |
| dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |
| 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler | |
| lip | lip |
| Wheels | |
| 19 machined w/painted accents aluminum | 19 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |
| compact steel | – |
| Rear window wipers | |
| fixed interval | fixed interval |
Seats
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | cloth | leather | leather |
| Cooled front seats | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type | |
| bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |
| 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |
| 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Lumbar support | |
| driver | driver |
| Front armrests | |
| center | center |
| Front head restraints | |
| adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | |
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |
| leather | leather |
| Cooled front seats | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Entertainment System
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | |||
| 320W | 320W | – | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Radio | |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | |
| 8 brand | 8 brand |
| Amplifier | |
| 320W | 320W |
| Navigation system | |
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 2 | 2 |
Safety and Security Features
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Lane departure warning | |||
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | – | – |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| UVO eServices 911 Connect | UVO eServices 911 Connect | – | – |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |
| front | front |
| Headlights | |
| high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon |
| Exterior light control | |
| fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Parking assist | |
| Park Assist | Park Assist |
| Lane departure warning | |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) | Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |
| UVO eServices 911 Connect | UVO eServices 911 Connect |
Mechanical Features
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Engine | |||
| 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Recommended fuel | |||
| regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | all-wheel drive | front-wheel | all-wheel drive |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.06 | 3.20 | 3.06 | 3.20 |
| 4WD shift | |||
| electronic | electronic | – | – |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Engine | |
| 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Recommended fuel | |
| regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |
| front-wheel | all-wheel drive |
| Exhaust | |
| stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |
| sport | sport |
| Front suspension type | |
| strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |
| multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Transmission | |
| 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |
| 3.32 | 3.32 |
| Turbocharger | |
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
| 4WD shift | |
| electronic | – |
Other Specs
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | LX 4dr All-wheel Drive | EX 4dr Front-wheel Drive | EX 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Luggage capacity | |||
| 30.7 cu.ft. | 30.7 cu.ft. | 30.7 cu.ft. | 30.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |||
| 60.1 cu.ft. | 60.1 cu.ft. | 60.1 cu.ft. | 60.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | |||
| 2.4 liters | 2.4 liters | 2.4 liters | 2.4 liters |
| Base engine type | |||
| I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| EPA mileage estimates | |||
| 23 City / 30 Hwy | 21 City / 25 Hwy | 22 City / 29 Hwy | 21 City / 25 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
| 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Tires | |||
| P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS | P235/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/55HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1,650 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. |
SX Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive | SX Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Luggage capacity | |
| 30.7 cu.ft. | 30.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |
| 60.1 cu.ft. | 60.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | |
| 2.0 liters | 2.0 liters |
| Base engine type | |
| I-4 | I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Torque rpm | |
| 1,450 | 1,450 |
| EPA mileage estimates | |
| 21 City / 26 Hwy | 20 City / 23 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | |
| front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |
| fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |
| front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |
| DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |
| 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |
| 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Tires | |
| P245/45HR19.0 BSW AS | P245/45HR19.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 1,650 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. |