Kia Sportage Engine Options

The Kia Sportage has two engine options:

  • 2.5-liter Inline 4-cylinder
  • 1.6-liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder & Full Parallel Hybrid System

Engine Options

Engine Specs

Max Towing Capacity

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Kia Sportage
2.5-liter Inline 4-cylinder

Produces 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Up to 33 mpg highway (FWD). Max towing: 2,500 lbs with trailer brakes.


Kia Sportage Hybrid
1.6L Turbocharged Hybrid System

Delivers 232 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Up to 44 mpg highway (FWD). Max towing: 2,000 lbs with trailer brakes.


Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Turbocharged Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain

Combines gas and electric power for responsive performance and efficiency.

Ideal for drivers seeking extended electric-only driving capability.

 Kia Sportage  Kia Sportage Hybrid  Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 
 Engine  2.5 Liter Inline 4-cylinder 1.6 liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder and Full Parallel Hybrid System 1.6 liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder and Full Parallel Hybrid System
 Horsepower  187 hp 232 hp  268 hp 
 Torque  178 lb.-ft 271 lb.-ft.  271. lb.-ft. 
 Towing  2,500 lbs.  2,000 lbs.  2,000 lbs. 
 Payload  4,740 lbs.  4,982 lbs.  5,379 lbs. 
 Transmission   8-speed Automatic  6-speed automatic  6-speed automatic
 EPA City  25  41 
 EPA -Estimated MPGE ( Combined)  33 44 83
 EPA- Estimated MPG  (Engine Only, Combined ) 28 42 36
 EPA-est. All-Electric Range (AER) Not Specified Not Specified  34
 

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