Kia Sportage Sportage I
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Kia - Sportage I

Details-
BrandKia
ModelSportage
GenerationSportage I
Modification2.0 i (95 Hp)
Start Of Production1997
End Of Production2006

Performance

The Kia Sportage has an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 18.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99.42 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh18.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph18.4 sec
Max Speed160 km/h 99.42 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car specs describe a compact SUV, the Sportage, with seating for 5, a spacious interior, and a comfortable ride. Its dimensions are suitable for urban and suburban environments.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSUV
Seats5
Doors5
Length4315 mm 169.88 in.
Width1764 mm 69.45 in.
Height1650 mm 64.96 in.
Wheelbase2650 mm 104.33 in.
Front Track1440 mm 56.69 in.
Rear Track1440 mm 56.69 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car in question is a Sportage model that runs on petrol (gasoline). Its urban fuel consumption is 15.8 l/100 km (14.89 US mpg, 17.88 UK mpg, 6.33 km/l) and extra-urban fuel consumption is 9.5 l/100 km (24.76 US mpg, 29.73 UK mpg, 10.53 km/l).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban15.8 l/100 km 14.89 US mpg 17.88 UK mpg 6.33 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg 10.53 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV with a 1.6L inline-4 engine producing 95 horsepower and 157 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 8.6. It has a fuel injection system and a multi-port manifold injection. The engine oil capacity is 4.3 liters and the coolant capacity is 7.5 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power95 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre47.5 Hp/l
Torque157 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 115.8 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeFE
Engine Displacement1998 cm3 121.93 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression Ratio8.6
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40 / API SG, API SH
Coolant7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Drive WheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionSpring Strut

Brakes

The Sportage model comes equipped with ventilated discs for front brakes and drum brakes for the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering, and rides on 205/70 R15 tires.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size205/70 R15

Weight & Capacity

The Kia Sportage is a well-balanced SUV with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for both city driving and highway cruising. It has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 373 liters and a maximum capacity of 1570 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 66 liters, which is decent for its class.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio14.9 kg/Hp, 66.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio9 kg/Nm, 110.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max Weight1930 kg 4254.92 lbs.
Max Load510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum373 l 13.17 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum1570 l 55.44 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity66 l 17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Kia - Sportage I

Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specs.

The specs do not include information about standard features.

Cargo capacity information is not included in the given specifications.

It takes 18.4 seconds.

The maximum speed is 160 km/h (99.42 mph).

The Sportage's acceleration is average for its class.

This car uses petrol (gasoline).

The urban fuel consumption of this car is 15.8 l/100 km (14.89 US mpg, 17.88 UK mpg, 6.33 km/l).

The extra-urban fuel consumption of this car is 9.5 l/100 km (24.76 US mpg, 29.73 UK mpg, 10.53 km/l).

The engine displacement is 1998 cm3 or 121.93 cu. in.

The transmission type is 5-speed manual.

The engine aspiration type is naturally aspirated.

Ventilated discs for front brakes and drum brakes for the rear.

Steering rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering.

205/70 R15

The Sportage seats up to 5 passengers.

The Sportage has a 181-horsepower engine.

Yes, all-wheel drive is available on the Sportage.

The kerb weight of the Kia Sportage is 1420 kg or 3130.56 lbs.

The maximum load capacity of the Kia Sportage is 510 kg or 1124.36 lbs.

The fuel tank capacity of the Kia Sportage is 66 liters or 17.44 US gal or 14.52 UK gal.