2018 Kia Sportage SUV

2018 Sportage

Overview
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Competition

$219 /mo. Lease From
$23,600 MSRP From
23.4 mpg AVG, Comb.
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Kia Sportage is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2018 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 181 to 240 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,200 to $2,700, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA. 2018 Kia Sportage LX FWD can be leased from $219 per month.

2018 Kia Sportage LX

2018 Kia Sportage EX

2018 Kia Sportage SX Turbo

Offers

Lease

According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Kia Sportage LX FWD starting from $219 a month with $2,999 due at signing.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 73.0 in
Length: 176.4 in
Height: 64.4 - 65.2 in
Wheelbase: 105.1 in

2018 Sportage has a relatively long wheelbase ( 105.1 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3596 - 3997 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.5 inHip Room: 54.3 inHead Room: 37.6 - 39.3 inShoulder Room: 57.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38.2 inHip Room: 51.2 inHead Room: 37.9 - 39.1 inShoulder Room: 55.1 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

30.7 ft³

2018 Sportage seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sportage ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 30.7 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2018 Sportage LX	2018 Sportage EX	2018 Sportage SX
Configuration	2.4 L, Auto, FWD 2.4 L, Auto, AWD	2.4 L, Auto, FWD 2.4 L, Auto, AWD	2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$23,600	$25,100	$26,400	$27,900	$32,900	$34,400
Engine	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	181 hp	181 hp	181 hp	181 hp	240 hp	237 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	22 - 23 MPG	21 MPG	22 - 23 MPG	21 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG
Highway	29 - 30 MPG	25 MPG	29 - 30 MPG	25 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG
Combined	25 - 26 MPG	22 - 23 MPG	25 - 26 MPG	22 - 23 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,200 - $2,300	$2,500 - $2,600	$2,200 - $2,300	$2,500 - $2,600	$2,500	$2,700

2018 Sportage SUV comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $127 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Sportage

Safety

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 96
Recalls: 3

2018 Sportage SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed ninety-six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively low number.