Kia Sportage second generation

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The Kia Sportage second generation (2005–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 28 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: KM, JE

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,350–4,440 mm RDW	–
Width	1,800–1,860 mm RDW	–
Height	1,650–1,730 mm RDW	–
Wheelbase	2,630–2,640 mm RDW	2,630 mm
Front track	1,540–1,618 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,540–1,619 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,280–1,570 kg RDW	1,380–1,787 kg
Mass in running order	1,380–1,670 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,830–2,170 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,900–2,000 kg Traficom	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg Traficom	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	178–184 km/h RDW	168–195 km/h
0–100 km/h	–	9.8–13.8 s
Torque	184–305 Nm ASTRA	164–392 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/70R16, 225/60R17, 235/55R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	69.6% (68.2–71.0)	77.9%	4,239
13 years and older	61.8% (61.2–62.3)	69.2%	31,171

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	52.1%	39.9%
Brakes	40.6%	35.4%
Tyres	33.6%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	30.0%	27.5%
Body, chassis and structure	24.5%	17.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks	18.1%	16.0%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

453 complaints for model years 2005–2010. 32 crashes · 44 fires · 35 injuries · 1 death

Airbags 85
Electrical system 83
Brakes 56
Engine 55
Stability control 41
Steering 27

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 28 versions of the Kia Sportage second generation

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European Union 12 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	2.0 L	Diesel	189 g/km	13,474
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	191 g/km	11,900
2010	2.0 L	Diesel	161 g/km	10,044
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	187 g/km	7,704
2010	1.7 L	Diesel	139 g/km	5,486
2010	1.6 L	Petrol	155 g/km	4,886
2010	2.0 L	LPG	179 g/km	2,370
2010	–	Other fuel	176 g/km	302
2010	–	Petrol	187 g/km	250
2010	–	Diesel	187 g/km	104
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	193 g/km	44
2010	2.7 L	Petrol	237 g/km	34

United Kingdom 6 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
2006–20102 · 2.0 From VIN KNEJE55227K391983 · 2.0 4x4	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	194 g/km
2009–20102.0 4x2	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	190 g/km
2006–20102.0 CRDi · 2.0 CRDi 4x4	2.0 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	7.1 L/100 km NEDC	187 g/km
2009–20102.0 CRDi 4x2	2.0 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
2009–20102.0 CRDi 4x2	2.0 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	210 g/km
2006–20082.7 V6	2.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.0 L/100 km NEDC	237 g/km

United States 7 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
2005–2010	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2005–20102MODE CLKUP	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	251–263 g/km
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2005–20102MODE CLKUP	2.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2010	2.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2005–2009	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2005–20092MODE CLKUP	2.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA	276–291 g/km

Canada 3 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
2005–2010Sport utility vehicle	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.6–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	244–260 g/km
2005–2010Sport utility vehicle	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.6–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	244–260 g/km
2005–2010Sport utility vehicle	2.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.5–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	265–292 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.