1997 Kia Sportage Specifications

4-Door Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/21 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class 2WD Special Purpose
Style Name 4dr Auto
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, hold feature

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Special Purpose
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3214
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.5
Front Leg Room (in) 44.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 125.7
Second Head Room (in) 37.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.3
Second Hip Room (in) 50.4
Front Head Room (in) 39.6
Second Leg Room (in) 31.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 104.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.7
Height, Overall (in) 65.0
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 159.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.9
Track Width, Front (in) 56.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 55.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 25.8

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 127 @ 4000
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 130 @ 5500
Displacement 2.0L/122
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain 2 Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.83
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.78
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.49
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.70
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Type 4-Speed
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Brakes
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System Rear Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.31 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.84 x - TBD -
Steering
Steering Type Variable Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.54
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P205/75R15
Front Tire Size P205/75R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/75R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear 4-Bar Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger No
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Rear wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver airbag
Driver knee airbag
Front/rear outboard 3-point seat belts
Rear door child safety locks
Energy-absorbing steering column
Steel side-door impact beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Note Original Battery - 12 months free/prorated through 36 months
Drivetrain Years 5
Emissions Miles/km 50,000
Emissions Years 3
Roadside Assistance Note Service adjustment - 12 months, unlimited miles Safety Restraint - 36 months/36,000 miles

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.9
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 70
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
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