These are standard specifications for the 2016 Kia Sportage, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic with H-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
Production Years for Series : | 2011 - |
Price : | MSRP: $22,150-31,490 |
Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
MPG City : | 21 |
MPG Highway : | 28 |
Combined MPG : | 24.00 |
Introduced At : | 2010 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | |
---|---|
Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Compression : | 11.3:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Direct Fuel Injection |
Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
---|---|
Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 1850 RPM |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Direct Fuel Injection | |
Ignition system : | Distributorless |
6 Automatic with H-Matic
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 4.212:1 |
2nd Gear : | 2.637:1 |
3rd Gear : | 1.800:1 |
4th Gear : | 1.386:1 |
5th Gear : | 1.000:1 |
6th Gear : | 0.772:1 |
Handling
Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
---|---|
2016 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 17.4% |
2016 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 15.5% |
Recall
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V051000 |
Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. |
Consequence | An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Component | ENGINE |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20101230 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V907000 |
Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Kia Sportage?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a length of 174.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Kia Sportage's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage was a Crossover.Q: How much did the 2016 Kia Sportage cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage had an MSRP of $22,150 - $$31,490 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 1850 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage had a 6 speed Automatic with H-Matic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Kia Sportage?
How many 2016 Kia Sportage were produced?
How powerful was the 2016 Kia Sportage? Was the 2016 Kia Sportage popular? Was the 2016 Kia Sportage expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Sportage?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a length of 174.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Kia Sportage's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Kia Sportage has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Sportage? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage was a Crossover.Q: How much did the 2016 Kia Sportage cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage had an MSRP of $22,150 - $$31,490 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2016 Kia Sportage had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
from 2016
Kia Monthly Sales Volume
August 2024
75,217
July 2024
63,580
June 2024
65,929
April 2024
65,754
March 2024
69,472
February 2024
59,059
January 2024
51,090
December 2023
60,275
November 2023
58,338
October 2023
59,164
September 2023
67,264
August 2023
72,147