Kia Spectra vs Kia Sportage
Overview | |
Years produced2000-2009 | Years produced1995-2002 |
MSRP$13,550 | MSRP$28,790 |
Listings2 | Listings3836 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryNo model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in North America, and it has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year, and it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 138 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower138 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 138 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower138 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.2 cu ft | Cargo Space39.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight2701 lbs | Curb Weight3435 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height65.4 in |
Length177.2 in | Length184.4 in |
Width68.3 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase102.8 in | Wheelbase108.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1305 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-2009 | 1995-2002 |
MSRP | $13,550 | $28,790 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | No model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in North America, and it has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year, and it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 138 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6000 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 138 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6000 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.2 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2701 lbs | 3435 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 184.4 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 108.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1305 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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