1998 Kia Sportage Specifications

4-Door Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/23 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

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Special Purpose
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3230
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.4
Second Hip Room (in) 50.4
Front Head Room (in) 39.6
Second Leg Room (in) 31.1
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) 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 56.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 104.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.7
Height, Overall (in) 65.0
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 170.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 25.8
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

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) 23

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 130 @ 5500
Displacement 2.0L/122
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 127 @ 4000
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear 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
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.10 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 10.23 x - TBD -
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.54
Steering Type Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Size P205/75R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P205/75R15
Front Tire Size P205/75R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Panhard Rod
Suspension Type - Rear 3-Bar Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
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 No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
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 Driver & front passenger airbags
Driver knee airbag
Height-adjustable front safety belt anchors
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 Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.9
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD - (48 amp/hr)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 70
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
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