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.
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
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Fuel Tank: 15.3 gal
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Wheelbase: 103.5 in
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MPG: 20 city/25 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.7 sec
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Towing: 1500 lbs
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Towing capacity: 1500 lbs
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Curb: 3230 lbs
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Tires: P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 23.6 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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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
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 140 hp @ 6000 –
173 hp @ 6000 -
Torque 136 lb-ft. –
178 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.1 - 10.4 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.8 - 17.4 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 171.3 in
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Width 70.9 in
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Height 66.7 in
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Wheelbase 103.5 in
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Curb Weight 3230 lbs
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GVWR 4519 lbs
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Towing capacity 1500 lbs
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Turning radius 17.7 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 104
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 15.3 - 17.2 gal
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City 17 - 20 mpg
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Combined 19 - 23 mpg
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Highway 21 - 25 mpg
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Highway range 361.2 - 395.6 mi
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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 |
| Door count | |
| 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Front tires | |
| P235/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P235/60TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |
| 16" silver aluminum | 16" silver aluminum |
| 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 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MP3 capability | |||
| 3185 | 3186 | – | – |
| Cassette player | |||
| 4057 | 4058 | – | – |
LX V6 4dr 4x4 |
EX V6 4dr 4x4 |
| Radio | |
| 3131 | 3131 |
| Speakers | |
| 6 | 6 |
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 |
| Door curb lights | |
| 2 | 2 |
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 |
| Axle ratio | |
| 4.04 | 4.04 |
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 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1500 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 1500 lbs. |
LX V6 4dr 4x4 |
EX V6 4dr 4x4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 6000 | 6000 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |