These are standard specifications for the 2018 Kia Sportage, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $23,500-34,300 |
| Weight : | 3305 lbs | 1499.123 kg |
| MPG City : | 23 |
| MPG Highway : | 30 |
| Combined MPG : | 26.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2010 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 181 HP (133.216 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 1450 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Automatic
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
Recall
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V703000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. |
| Consequence | A 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. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 11, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249. |
| 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 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V137000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment. |
| Consequence | An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206. |
| 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. |
| 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 January 2023
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2018 Kia Sportage?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a wheelbase size of 105.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a length of 176.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has 39.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has legroom of 41.50 inches.Q: What is the 2018 Kia Sportage's towing capacity?A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage was a Crossover.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Sportage cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage had an MSRP of $23,500 - $$34,300 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 181 HP (133.216 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 1450 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2018 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a wheelbase size of 105.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a length of 176.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has 39.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Sportage have?A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has legroom of 41.50 inches.Q: What is the 2018 Kia Sportage's towing capacity?A: The 2018 Kia Sportage has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Sportage? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage was a Crossover.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Sportage cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage had an MSRP of $23,500 - $$34,300 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2018 Kia Sportage had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 181 HP (133.216 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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November 2023
58,338
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59,164
September 2023
67,264
August 2023
72,147
July 2023
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June 2023
70,495
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