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Compare 2008 Kia Sportage specifications by trim levels

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Sportage is a 5-seat SUV from Kia, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $16,360 to $23,205, the Kia Sportage faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Ford Escape.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Kia Sportage has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Kia Sportage boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 21 to 25 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.90mm x 171.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2008 Kia Sportage

  • Fuel Tank: 15.3 gal

  • Wheelbase: 103.5 in

  • MPG: 20 city/25 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9.7 sec

  • Towing: 1500 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 1500 lbs

  • Curb: 3230 lbs

  • Tires: P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 23.6 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 171.3 x 70.9 x 66.7



2008 Kia Sportage Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Kia Sportage is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Kia Sportage safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Kia Sportage specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 140 hp @ 6000 –
      173 hp @ 6000

    • Torque 136 lb-ft. –
      178 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.1 - 10.4 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.8 - 17.4 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 171.3 in

    • Width 70.9 in

    • Height 66.7 in

    • Wheelbase 103.5 in

    • Curb Weight 3230 lbs

    • GVWR 4519 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1500 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 104

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 15.3 - 17.2 gal

    • City 17 - 20 mpg

    • Combined 19 - 23 mpg

    • Highway 21 - 25 mpg

    • Highway range 361.2 - 395.6 mi



Specifications

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
Exterior length
171.30 in 171.30 in 171.30 in 171.30 in
Exterior body width
70.90 in 70.90 in 70.90 in 70.90 in
Exterior height
66.70 in 66.70 in 66.70 in 66.70 in
Horsepower
140 173 173 140
Torque
136 178 178 136
Fuel economy - city
20 mpg 17 mpg 17 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg 24 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.70 seconds 9.00 seconds 9.00 seconds 10.40 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.10 seconds 16.70 seconds 16.70 seconds 17.40 seconds
1/4 mile speed
84 mph 88 mph 88 mph 81 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph 59 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.23/3.68 " 3.23/3.68 " 3.23/3.68 " 3.23/3.68 "
Curb weight
3230.00 lbs 3351.00 lbs 3351.00 lbs 3411.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4519.00 lbs 4630.00 lbs 4630.00 lbs 4674.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2579.00 lbs. 2579.00 lbs. 2579.00 lbs. 2579.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2425.00 lbs. 2425.00 lbs. 2425.00 lbs. 2425.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1500.00 lbs. 2000.00 lbs. 2000.00 lbs. 1500.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.50 in 103.50 in 103.50 in 103.50 in
Front track
60.60 " 60.60 " 60.60 " 60.60 "
Rear track
60.60 " 60.60 " 60.60 " 60.60 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
42.10 in 42.10 in 42.10 in 42.10 in
Rear legroom
37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in
Front headroom
40.70 in 40.70 in 40.70 in 40.70 in
Rear headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Front hip room
54.60 in 54.60 in 54.60 in 54.60 in
Rear hip room
54.60 in 54.60 in 54.60 in 54.60 in
Front shoulder room
56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in
Rear shoulder room
56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in
Luggage volume
23.60 cu.ft. 23.60 cu.ft. 23.60 cu.ft. 23.60 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
66.60 cu.ft. 66.60 cu.ft. 66.60 cu.ft. 66.60 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
104 cu.ft. 104 cu.ft. 104 cu.ft. 104 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
15.30 gal. 17.20 gal. 17.20 gal. 15.30 gal.
Payload
1195 lbs. 1113 lbs. 1113 lbs. 1168 lbs.

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Exterior length
171.30 in 171.30 in
Exterior body width
70.90 in 70.90 in
Exterior height
66.70 in 66.70 in
Horsepower
173 173
Torque
178 178
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 17 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
21 mpg 21 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.10 seconds 8.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.80 seconds 15.80 seconds
1/4 mile speed
85 mph 85 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.23/3.68 " 3.23/3.68 "
Curb weight
3527.00 lbs 3527.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4850.00 lbs 4850.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2579.00 lbs. 2579.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2425.00 lbs. 2425.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
2000.00 lbs. 2000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.50 in 103.50 in
Front track
60.60 " 60.60 "
Rear track
60.60 " 60.60 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70
Front legroom
42.10 in 42.10 in
Rear legroom
37.20 in 37.20 in
Front headroom
40.70 in 40.70 in
Rear headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in
Front hip room
54.60 in 54.60 in
Rear hip room
54.60 in 54.60 in
Front shoulder room
56.70 in 56.70 in
Rear shoulder room
56.30 in 56.30 in
Luggage volume
23.60 cu.ft. 23.60 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
66.60 cu.ft. 66.60 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
104 cu.ft. 104 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
17.20 gal. 17.20 gal.
Payload
1162 lbs. 1162 lbs.

Interior Features

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Programmable garage door opener
2908 – – –
Trip computer
2918 – – –
Cargo net
3784 – – –

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS P235/60TR16.0 BSW AS P235/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445 – –
Fender flares
4013 4014 – –
Heated door mirrors
3479 – – –
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass – – –

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Antenna
3394 3394
Body material
3406 3406
Paint
3412 3412
Grille trim
3443 3443
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
3450 3450
Tinted windows
3460 3460
Rear window type
3463 3463
Mirrors
3470 3470
Spoiler
3480 3480
Front tires
P235/60TR16.0 BSW AS P235/60TR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
3488 3488
Windshield wipers - front
3496 3496
Rear window wipers
3497 3497
Roof rack
3798 3798
Mud flaps
3804 3804
Roof rails
4009 4009
Fender flares
4013 4014
Rear step bumper
4056 4056
Heated door mirrors
3479 –
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass –

Seats

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3004 3004 3004 3004
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012 3012
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3026 3026 3026 3026
Rear seats
3053 3053 3053 3053
Rear armrest
3072 3072 3072 3072
Rear head restraints
3080 3080 3080 3080
Seat trim
3092 3092 3110 3092
Fold flat front passenger seat
4176 4176 4176 4176
Heated front seats
3030 – – –

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Front seat type
2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170 3170 3170
Speakers
6 6 6 6
MP3 capability
3185 3186 – –
Cassette player
4057 4058 – –

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Radio
3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170
MP3 capability
3185 3186
Speakers
6 6
Cassette player
4057 4058

Safety and Security Features

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2
Remote keyless entry
3274 3274 – –
Panic alarm
3279 3280 – –
Content theft deterrent alarm system
3285 3286 – –

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
Airbags, side impact
3220 3220
Airbags, side curtain
3225 3225
Occupancy sensor
3240 3240
Traction control
3242 3242
Height adjustable seatbelts
3244 3244
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
3248 3248
Headlights
3250 3250
Exterior light control
3262 3262
Door curb lights
2 2
Illuminated entry
3273 3273
Remote keyless entry
3274 3274
Panic alarm
3279 3280
Door locks
3283 3283
Content theft deterrent alarm system
3285 3286
Ignition disable
3302 3302
Theft deterrent radio
3306 3306
Low tire pressure warning
3309 3309

Mechanical Features

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
Axle ratio
4.53 4.04 4.04 4.53
Remote vehicle starting system
3814 3814 3814 –

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Engine
4769 4769
Engine - valvetrain
3500 3500
Recommended fuel
3508 3508
Brakes
3509 3509
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3517 3517
Drive type
3528 3528
Exhaust
3542 3542
Steering
3544 3544
Suspension tuning
3562 3562
Front suspension type
3574 3574
Front anti-roll bar
3577 3577
Front shocks
3586 3586
Front springs
3602 3602
Rear suspension type
3613 3613
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 3620
Rear shocks
3629 3629
Rear springs
3646 3646
Electronic stability system
3665 3665
Sequential shift control
3700 3700
Axle ratio
4.04 4.04
Remote vehicle starting system
3814 3814
4WD shift
4084 4084

Other Specs

LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive

LX 4dr 4x4
Horsepower rpm
6000 6000 6000 6000
Torque rpm
4500 4000 4000 4500
Maximum towing capacity
1500 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 1500 lbs.

LX V6 4dr 4x4

EX V6 4dr 4x4
Horsepower rpm
6000 6000
Torque rpm
4000 4000
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.