Kia Sportage first generation
The Kia Sportage first generation (1995–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 18 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: NB · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,030–4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360–2,650 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,647 complaints for model years 1995–2002. 155 crashes · 35 fires · 118 injuries · 2 deaths
- Engine 270
- Fuel system 182
- Brakes 121
- Transmission and drivetrain 97
- Airbags 96
- Electrical system 57
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 18 versions of the Kia Sportage first generation
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United Kingdom 3 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–20032.0 4WD S/SX/GSX · 2.0 4WD | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2–11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 241–261 g/km |
| 2001–20032.0 4WD S/SX/GSX · 2.0 4WD | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.0–11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 262–274 g/km |
| 20002.0 Petrol 4WD S/SX/GSX | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 275 g/km |
United States 13 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1998–20022MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 2000–20022MODE CLKUP · CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 20012MODE | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 20012MODE | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2000–20012MODE CLKUP · CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–20012MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 1995–1999(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1995–1997(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1995–1996(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS), 2MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002Sport utility vehicle | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 288 g/km |
| 2000–2002Sport utility vehicle | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.8–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 294–306 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.