LX EX SX SX Prestige X-Line X-Pro X-Pro Prestige Engine Type 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection [GDI] engine 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection [GDI] engine 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection [GDI] engine 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection [GDI] engine 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection [GDI] engine 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection [GDI] engine 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection [GDI] engine Displacement [cc] 2,497 cc 2,497 cc 2,497 cc 2,497 cc 2,497 cc 2,497 cc 2,497 cc Bore x stroke [mm] 88 x 101.5 88 x 101.5 88 x 101.5 88 x 101.5 88 x 101.5 88 x 101.5 88 x 101.5 Configuration Inline 4-cylinder Inline 4-cylinder Inline 4-cylinder Inline 4-cylinder Inline 4-cylinder Inline 4-cylinder Inline 4-cylinder Compression ratio 13.0:1 13.0:1 13.0:1 13.0:1 13.0:1 13.0:1 13.0:1 Max. power [hp / rpm] 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm Max. torque [lb.-ft. / rpm] 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Block Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Head Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Oil-pan Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Valve system 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Rec. Fuel Regular Unleaded [87 or higher] Regular Unleaded [87 or higher] Regular Unleaded [87 or higher] Regular Unleaded [87 or higher] Regular Unleaded [87 or higher] Regular Unleaded [87 or higher] Regular Unleaded [87 or higher] Emission Control System WCC + UCC WCC + UCC WCC + UCC WCC + UCC WCC + UCC WCC + UCC WCC + UCC Fuel Injection Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection [GDI + MPI] Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection [GDI + MPI] Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection [GDI + MPI] Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection [GDI + MPI] Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection [GDI + MPI] Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection [GDI + MPI] Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection [GDI + MPI] Coolant Capacity [L] 3.8 L 3.8 L 3.8 L 3.8 L 3.8 L 3.8 L 3.8 L Oil Capacity [L] 6.8 L [Factory Fill]/ 5.8 L [Service Fill] 6.8 L [Factory Fill]/ 5.8 L [Service Fill] 6.8 L [Factory Fill]/ 5.8 L [Service Fill] 6.8 L [Factory Fill]/ 5.8 L [Service Fill] 6.8 L [Factory Fill]/ 5.8 L [Service Fill] 6.8 L [Factory Fill]/ 5.8 L [Service Fill] 6.8 L [Factory Fill]/ 5.8 L [Service Fill] Fuel tank Capacity [gallons] 14.3 gal. 14.3 gal. 14.3 gal. 14.3 gal. 14.3 gal. 14.3 gal. 14.3 gal. Electrical System Battery [AH] 70 AH [ 20HR] 70 AH [ 20HR] 70 AH [ 20HR] 70 AH [ 20HR] 70 AH [ 20HR] 70 AH [ 20HR] 70 AH [ 20HR] Alternator 13.5 V 150A 13.5 V 150A 13.5 V 150A 13.5 V 150A 13.5 V 150A 13.5 V 150A 13.5 V 150A Starter 12 V 1.4kW 12 V 1.4kW 12 V 1.4kW 12 V 1.4kW 12 V 1.4kW 12 V 1.4kW 12 V 1.4kW Drivetrain 8-speed Automatic transmission - - - - - - - 1st 4.717:1 4.717:1 4.717:1 4.717:1 4.717:1 4.717:1 4.717:1 2nd 2.906:1 2.906:1 2.906:1 2.906:1 2.906:1 2.906:1 2.906:1 3rd 1.864:1 1.864:1 1.864:1 1.864:1 1.864:1 1.864:1 1.864:1 4th 1.423:1 1.423:1 1.423:1 1.423:1 1.423:1 1.423:1 1.423:1 5th 1.224:1 1.224:1 1.224:1 1.224:1 1.224:1 1.224:1 1.224:1 6th 1.000:1 1.000:1 1.000:1 1.000:1 1.000:1 1.000:1 1.000:1 7th 0.790:1 0.790:1 0.790:1 0.790:1 0.790:1 0.790:1 0.790:1 8th 0.635:1 0.635:1 0.635:1 0.635:1 0.635:1 0.635:1 0.635:1 Reverse 3.239:1 3.239:1 3.239:1 3.239:1 3.239:1 3.239:1 3.239:1 Final Gear Ratio 3.648:1 3.648:1 3.648:1 3.648:1 3.648:1 3.648:1 3.648:1 Clutch type [FWD] Dry Single Plate Diaphragm Dry Single Plate Diaphragm Dry Single Plate Diaphragm Dry Single Plate Diaphragm -- -- -- Clutch type [AWD] Torque Converter Torque Converter Torque Converter Torque Converter Torque Converter Torque Converter Torque Converter Exterior Dimensions Wheelbase [in.] 108.5 in. 108.5 in. 108.5 in. 108.5 in. 108.5 in. 108.5 in. 108.5 in. Length [in.] 183.5 in. 183.5 in. 183.5 in. 183.5 in. 183.5 in. 183.5 in. 183.5 in. Width [in.] 73.4 in. 73.4 in. 73.4 in. 73.4 in. 73.4 in. 73.4 in. 73.4 in. Height [in.], without roof rails [FWD] 65.4 in. 65.4 in. -- -- -- -- -- Height [in.], without roof rails [AWD] 66.1 in. 66.1 in. -- -- -- -- -- Height [in.], with roof rails [FWD] 65.6 in. 65.6 in. 65.6 in. 65.6 in. -- -- -- Height [in.], with roof rails [AWD] 66.3 in. 66.3 in. 66.3 in. 66.3 in. 66.9 66.9 66.9 Track [in.], [front] 63.8 in. 63.6 in. 63.6 in. 63.6 in. 63.6 in. 63.8 in. 63.8 in. Track [in.], [rear] 64.1 in. 63.9 in. 63.9 in. 63.9 in. 63.9 in. 64.1 in. 64.1 in. Overhang, front [in.] 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 Overhang, rear [in.] 39.4 39.4 39.4 39.4 39.4 39.4 39.4 Minimum ground clearance, in. [FWD] 7.1 in. 7.1 in. 7.1 in. 7.1 in. -- -- -- Minimum ground clearance, in. [AWD] 8.3 in. 8.3 in. 8.3 in. 8.3 in. 8.3 in. 8.3 in. 8.3 in. Bumper Approach angle [degrees] [FWD] 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 -- -- -- Bumper Approach angle [degrees] [AWD] 18.9 18.9 18.9 18.9 18.9 18.9 18.9 Bumper Departure angle [degrees] [FWD] 25.5 25.5 25.5 25.5 -- -- -- Bumper Departure angle [degrees] [AWD] 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 Breakover angle [degree] [FWD] 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 -- -- -- Breakover angle [degree] [AWD] 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 Interior Dimensions Headroom, without sunroof - - - - - - - Front [in.] 39.6 in. 39.6 in. - - 39.6 in. - - Rear [in.] 39.4 in. 39.4 in. - - 39.4 in. - - Head room, with sunroof - - - - - - - Front [in.] - 37.8 in. 37.8 in. 37.8 in. 37.8 in. 37.8 in. 37.8 in. Rear [in.] - 38.0 in. 38.0 in. 38.0 in. 38.0 in. 38.0 in. 38.0 in. Leg room - - - - - - - Front [in.] 41.4 in. 41.4 in. 41.4 in. 41.4 in. 41.4 in. 41.4 in. 41.4 in. Rear [in.] 41.3 in. 41.3 in. 41.3 in. 41.3 in. 41.3 in. 41.3 in. 41.3 in. Shoulder room - - - - - - - Front [in.] 57.5 in. 57.5 in. 57.5 in. 57.5 in. 57.5 in. 57.5 in. 57.5 in. Rear [in.] 55.6 in. 55.6 in. 55.6 in. 55.6 in. 55.6 in. 55.6 in. 55.6 in. Hip room - - - - - - - Front [in.] 54.8 in. 54.8 in. 54.8 in. 54.8 in. 54.8 in. 54.8 in. 54.8 in. Rear [in.] 53.4 in. 53.4 in. 53.4 in. 53.4 in. 53.4 in. 53.4 in. 53.4 in. Capacity dual-level cargo floor: high [behind 1st row] 69.3 cu. ft. 69.3 cu. ft. 69.3 cu. ft. 69.3 cu. ft. 69.3 cu. ft. 69.3 cu. ft. 69.3 cu. ft. Capacity dual-level cargo floor: high [behind 2nd row] 36.6 cu. ft. 36.6 cu. ft. 36.6 cu. ft. 36.6 cu. ft. 36.6 cu. ft. 36.6 cu. ft. 36.6 cu. ft. Capacity dual-level cargo floor: low [behind 1st row] 74.1 cu. ft. 74.1 cu. ft. 74.1 cu. ft. 74.1 cu. ft. 74.1 cu. ft. 74.1 cu. ft. 74.1 cu. ft. Capacity dual-level cargo floor: low [behind 2nd row] 39.6 cu. ft. 39.6 cu. ft. 39.6 cu. ft. 39.6 cu. ft. 39.6 cu. ft. 39.6 cu. ft. 39.6 cu. ft. Chassis/Suspension Front suspension McPherson strut McPherson strut McPherson strut McPherson strut McPherson strut McPherson strut McPherson strut Rear suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Shock absorber Gas Gas Gas Gas Gas Gas Gas Steering Type / Power source Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering [MDPS] Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering [MDPS] Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering [MDPS] Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering [MDPS] Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering [MDPS] Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering [MDPS] Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering [MDPS] Steering ratio 13.6:1 13.6:1 13.6:1 13.6:1 13.6:1 13.6:1 13.6:1 Turns, lock-to-lock 2.41 2.41 2.41 2.41 2.41 2.41 2.41 Turning radius [ft.] 19.3 ft. 19.3 ft. 19.3 ft. 19.3 ft. 19.3 ft. 19.3 ft. 19.3 ft. Brakes Booster ratio 9.1:1 9.1:1 9.1:1 9.1:1 9.1:1 9.1:1 9.1:1 Booster size [in.] 11 in. 11 in. 11 in. 11 in. 11 in. 11 in. 11 in. Parking brake type Electronic Parking Brake [EPB] with Auto Hold Electronic Parking Brake [EPB] with Auto Hold Electronic Parking Brake [EPB] with Auto Hold Electronic Parking Brake [EPB] with Auto Hold Electronic Parking Brake [EPB] with Auto Hold Electronic Parking Brake [EPB] with Auto Hold Electronic Parking Brake [EPB] with Auto Hold Wheels/Tires Wheel Size [in.] 7.0J x 17 alloy 7.5J x 18 alloy 7.5J x 18 alloy 7.5J x 19 alloy 7.5J x 19 alloy 7.0J x 17 alloy 7.0J x 17 alloy Tire Size 235/65R17 235/60R18 235/60R18 235/55R19 235/55R19 235/65R17 235/65R17 Spare Tire Tire Mending Kit [TMK] / Compact spare tire [OPT] Compact spare tire Compact spare tire Compact spare tire Compact spare tire Compact spare tire Compact spare tire Curb Weight Minimum curb weight [lbs.] [FWD] 3,373 lbs. 3,373 lbs. 3,373 lbs. 3,373 lbs. -- -- -- Minimum curb weight [lbs.] [AWD] 3,543 lbs. 3,543 lbs. 3,543 lbs. 3,543 lbs. 3,543 lbs. 3,543 lbs. 3,543 lbs. Maximum curb weight [lbs.] [FWD] 3,664 lbs. 3,664 lbs. 3,664 lbs. 3,664 lbs. -- -- -- Maximum curb weight [lbs.] [AWD] 3,834 lbs. 3,834 lbs. 3,834 lbs. 3,834 lbs. 3,834 lbs. 3,834 lbs. 3,834 lbs. GVWR FWD [lbs.] 4,674 lbs. 4,674 lbs. 4,674 lbs. 4,674 lbs. -- -- -- AWD [lbs.] 4,850 lbs. 4,850 lbs. 4,850 lbs. 4,850 lbs. 4,850 lbs. 4,850 lbs. 4,850 lbs. Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device [lbs.] 220 lbs. 220 lbs. 220 lbs. 220 lbs. 220 lbs. 220 lbs. 220 lbs. Towing Capacity Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes [lbs.] 2,500 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 2,500 lbs. Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes [lbs.] 1,653 lbs. 1,653 lbs. 1,653 lbs. 1,653 lbs. 1,653 lbs. 1,653 lbs. 1,653 lbs. Estimated Fuel Economy 8-speed automatic transmission, FWD - - - - - - - City 25 25 25 25 -- -- -- Highway 32 32 32 32 -- -- -- Combined 28 28 28 28 -- -- -- 8-speed automatic transmission, AWD - - - - - - - City 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 Highway 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Combined 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
2023 Kia Sportage x line towing Capacity
1,653 lbs2023 Kia Sportage / Towing capacitynull
The 2023 Kia Sportage can tow up to 2,500 pounds, when properly equipped. This is a decent towing capacity for a compact SUV. The 2023 Kia Sportage can handle most small trailers and boats. If you are looking to tow a larger trailer or camper, you may want to consider a larger SUV.
1,653 lbs2022 Kia Sportage / Towing capacitynull
The 2022 Sportage can haul up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped with the Kia Sportage towing package? Typically, a 2,000-pound towing capacity is enough to tow small watercraft like kayaks, canoes, or a jet ski.