2018 Kia Sportage Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2018 Kia Sportage, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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

Transmission:
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. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. 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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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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 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.