| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Style | EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $23,990 |
| Options on test vehicle | Premium Package With Leather ($3,000 -- includes leather seat trim, heated front seats, cooled driver seat, push-button start with smart key, panoramic sunroof, rear parking sensors, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, heated outside mirrors, cargo cover); Navigation With Premium Audio ($1,500 -- includes navigation with Sirius traffic, rearview camera, premium audio with external amplifier and subwoofer). |
| As-tested MSRP | $28,490 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected gasoline inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,359cc (144 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Iron/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 176 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 168 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic with console shifter |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I: 4.212, II: 2.637, III: 1.800, IV: 1.386, V: 1.000, VI: 0.772, R: 3.385, Final: 3.195 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, variable-ratio, rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.9 |
| Tire brand | Hankook |
| Tire model | Optimo H426 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | 235/55R18 100H |
| Tire size, rear | 235/55R18 100H |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 11.0-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs |
| Brakes, rear | 10.3-inch one-piece solid cast-iron discs |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.5 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.1 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.5 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.5 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.1 @ 82.0 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.2 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 124 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.77 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.8 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 73.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 70.6 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Virtually nothing to be gained from turning off traction control and brake torquing for quicker accleration since there isn't enough power to make either work. Upshifts occur at redline and are rather smooth. |
| Braking comments | Some dive, good initial bite, but the ABS cycle pulses obtrusively from around 40-0 mph. Adequate fade resistance; medium-soft pedal. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Fairly stubborn understeer with stability control off that is dealt with effectively with stability control on, where it dabs a brake to make a better result. Slalom: Confident handler at first, but grows less so as tires go hot and greasy after just a few runs. Has an aptitude to helpfully rotate off-throttle, and does so with good precision. Easy to place near cones. ESP-on runs minimize/eliminate rotation, hence slower ultimate speed. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 80.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 33.8 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.2 headwind |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 22/31/25 |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 21.3 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 14.5 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,186 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,329 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 58.8/41.2 |
| Length (in.) | 174.8 |
| Width (in.) | 73.0 |
| Height (in.) | 64.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 103.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 63.6 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 37.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.1 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.1 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 26.1 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 54.6 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard - dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard - full length |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Hill descent control, hill-start assist control |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
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