Kia Sportage - Generation 3.1-2 (2011-2016)

KIA SPORTAGE (2011-2016)

Launched a year later after the Hyundai Tucson, its corporate cousin the Sportage is first launched in EX variant with either 2WD or 4WD. Later models were introduced which occupied the lower scale, the higher scale, and the diesel market of this model. Later models were downgraded further to keep costs down, while a silent facelift happened for 2014.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.4 DLX	2.0 EX Diesel	2.0 EX 4WD	2.0 EX 2WD	2.0 LX Diesel	2.0 LX Gasoline
Years Offered	July 2012-October 2014	October 2012-2015	June 2011-October 2014	June 2011-2015	2014-March 2016	June 2012-2013
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Theta II 2.4 DOHC 16V I4	R 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 Turbo Diesel eVGT	Theta II 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 or NU 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	Theta II 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 or NU 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	R 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 Turbo Diesel eVGT	Theta II 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	175hp @ 6,000rpm	175hp @ 4,000rpm	164hp @ 6,200rpm (Theta) or 156hp @ 6,200rpm (NU)	164hp @ 6,200rpm (Theta) or 156hp @ 6,200rpm (NU)	175hp @ 4,000rpm	164hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	227Nm @ 4,000rpm	392Nm @ 2,500rpm	197Nm @ 4,600rpm (Theta) or 192Nm @ 4,600rpm (NU)	197Nm @ 4,600rpm (Theta) or 192Nm @ 4,600rpm (NU)	392Nm @ 2,500rpm	197Nm @ 4,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Port Injection	Common Rail Injection	Common Rail Injection	Multi Port Injection	Common Rail Injection	Multi Port Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,440mm	4,440mm	4,440mm	4,440mm	4,440mm	4,440mm
Width	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm
Height	1,645mm	1,645mm	1,645mm	1,645mm	1,645mm	1,645mm
Wheelbase	2,640mm	2,640mm	2,640mm	2,640mm	2,640mm	2,640mm
Curb Weight	1,492kg	1,609kg	1,609kg	1,403kg	1,403kg	1,403kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive with Dynamax	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	235/55 R18	225/60 R17	215/70 R16	215/70 R16	215/70 R16	215/70 R16
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	2	1	1 or 2	1 or 2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	None	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Child Anchor, Hill Start Assist/Down Hill Brake Control	Adds: Immobilizer	Adds: None	Adds: Rear Parking Assist	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	Front	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Sun Roof	Adds: Chrome Door Handles and Grille, Daytime Running Lights, Roof Rail, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Rear Wiper, High Mount Stop Lamp, Body Color Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Cooling Glove Box, Rear View Mirror ECM with Rear Display, Push Start/Stop Button, Cruise Control	Adds: Day and Night Rear View Mirror, Leather Accents Door Side Trims, Tonneau Cover, Luggage Net, Trip Computer	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: Rear Aircon Vents	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	2DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/IPOD	2DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3/ AUX/USB/IPOD	2DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/IPOD	2DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/IPOD	2DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/IPOD	2DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/IPOD
Speakers	6	6	6	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES				*Upgraded to NU engine for 2014. * Reverse sensors removed in 2014.
RIVALS	Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4