Kia Sportage third generation

Kia Sportage third generation
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The Kia Sportage third generation (2011–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 118 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: SL

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,440 mm RDW4,440 mm TC4,440–4,450 mm
Width1,860 mm RDW1,860 mm TC1,855 mm
Height1,640–1,650 mm RDW1,650 mm TC1,635–1,645 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm RDW2,640 mm TC2,640 mm
Front track1,600–1,618 mm ASTRA1,610 mm TC–
Rear track1,601–1,619 mm ASTRA1,620 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,280–1,425 kg RDW1,432–1,662 kg TC1,380–1,787 kg
Mass in running order1,380–1,525 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,830–2,030 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,200–1,900 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer690–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Fuel tank––62 L
Performance
Top speed178–184 km/h RDW–172–205 km/h
0–100 km/h––9.8–12.3 s
Torque183–393 Nm ASTRA–161–400 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/70R16, 225/60R17, 235/55R18, 245/45R19

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2016: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years86.4% (86.2–86.5)86.4%159,583
9–12 years76.0% (75.8–76.2)77.9%153,613
13 years and older69.0% (67.9–70.1)69.2%6,802

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres32.4%29.7%
Brakes31.0%24.4%
Suspension16.3%20.4%
Lights and electrics10.9%13.2%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.3%7.6%
Steering5.8%3.1%

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)

1,354 complaints for model years 2011–2016. 37 crashes · 63 fires · 40 injuries

  • Engine 934
  • Brakes 149
  • Electrical system 124
  • Transmission and drivetrain 79
  • Fuel system 42
  • Speed control 28

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 118 versions of the Kia Sportage third generation

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European Union 38 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2015–20171.6 L130 kW (177 PS)Petrol174–175 g/km23,886
2011–20161.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel130–141 g/km535,600
2014–20161.6 L97 kW (132 PS)Petrol153–167 g/km53,634
2015–20162.0 L136 kW (185 PS)Diesel163–166 g/km45,292
2011–20162.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel150–161 g/km144,997
2011–20161.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol153–162 g/km182,604
20161.6 L97 kW (132 PS)LPG156 g/km4,110
2011–20162.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel170–174 g/km65,784
2013–20161.6 L99 kW (135 PS)LPG140–150 g/km9,484
20162.0 L136 kW (185 PS)Petrol154 g/km732
2014–20162.0 L122 kW (166 PS)Petrol187–188 g/km12,034
20161.7 L104 kW (141 PS)Diesel129 g/km452
2011–20162.0 L104 kW (141 PS)Petrol191–194 g/km154
20151.8 L–Petrol158 g/km62
20152.0 L–Diesel179 g/km50
2014–20152.0 L122 kW (166 PS)Petrol189–190 g/km70
20151.6 L–Diesel155 g/km34
2011–20142.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol186–187 g/km29,019
2011–2014––Petrol158–179 g/km4,150
20142.2 L145 kW (197 PS)Diesel181 g/km258
20141.6 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol154 g/km210
2011–2014––Diesel152–165 g/km2,412
20141.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel146 g/km122
20142.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel165 g/km60
20141.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Diesel158 g/km28
20142.0 L122 kW (166 PS)Diesel186 g/km12
20142.4 L141 kW (192 PS)Petrol209 g/km10
20131.7 L–Other fuel139 g/km11,202
20131.6 L–Other fuel156 g/km4,188
20132.0 L–Other fuel163 g/km568
20131.7 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol160 g/km90
20121.6 L–Diesel149 g/km53
20121.4 L–Petrol150 g/km18
2011–20122.0 L120 kW (163 PS)LPG180–186 g/km28
20112.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel183 g/km372
20112.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel183 g/km172
20112.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Diesel178 g/km106
20112.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel193 g/km16

United Kingdom 46 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2018'1' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed manual · '1' 1.6 GDi 130bhp1.6 L97 kW (132 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2016–2018'2' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed manual ISG · 1' 1.6 GDi 130bhp ISG · '2' 1.6 GDi 130bhp ISG and 1 more trim1.6 L97 kW (132 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2016–2018‘GT-Line’ 1.6 T-GDi 174bhp 6-speed manual · 'GT-Line' 1.6 T-GDi 174bhp1.6 L130 kW (176 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2016–2018‘GT-Line’ 1.6 T-GDi 174bhp 7-speed auto DCT · 'GT-Line' 1.6 T-GDi 174bhp DCT1.6 L130 kW (176 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2016–2018'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual ISG · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual ISG · '3' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual ISG and 6 more trims1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2016–2018'GT-Line' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed auto · 'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed auto · 'KX-3' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed auto and 3 more trims2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2016–2018'GT-Line' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual · 'KX-1' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual · 'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual and 4 more trims2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2016–2018‘First Edition' 2.0 CRDi 182bhp 6-speed auto · 'KX-4' 2.0 CRDi 182bhp 6-speed auto · 'First Edition' 2.0 CRDi 182bhp and 4 more trims2.0 L136 kW (185 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC166 g/km
2016–2018'KX-4' 2.0 CRDi 182bhp 6-speed manual · 'KX-4' 2.0 CRDi 182bhp2.0 L136 kW (185 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2015–2016'2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp · 'Black Edition' 1.6 GDi 133bhp · 'White Edition' 1.6 GDi 133bhp and 3 more trims1.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2016'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '3' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG and 3 more trims1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2015'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp1.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2015'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · 'Alpine Edition' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG and 2 more trims1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2015'3' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '3 Sat Nav' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '4' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2015'Alpine Edition' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp · 'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2015'KX-1' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp · 'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2015'KX-3' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2015'KX-3' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2015'KX-4' 2.0 CRDi 181bhp2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2015'KX-4' 2.0 CRDi 181bhp2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2015'KX-2' 2.0 161bhp2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2015'KX-2' 2.0 161bhp2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2015'KX-3' 2.0 161bhp · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 161bhp2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
2013–2014'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp · '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp · 'Black Edition' 1.6 GDi 133bhp and 1 more trim1.6 L99 kW (135 PS)PetrolManual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2014'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp1.6 L99 kW (135 PS)PetrolManual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2013–2014'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · 'Black Edition' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG and 1 more trim1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)DieselManual5.2 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2013–2014'3' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '3 Sat Nav' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG · '4' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)DieselManual5.4 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2013–2014'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp · 'KX-1' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)DieselManual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)DieselAutomatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2013–2014'KX-3' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)DieselManual6.0 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2013–2014'KX-3' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)DieselAutomatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2013–2014'KX-4' 2.0 CRDi 181bhp2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)DieselManual6.1 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2013–2014'KX-4' 2.0 CRDi 181bhp2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)DieselAutomatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2013–2014'KX-2' 2.0 161bhp2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)PetrolManual7.6 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2013–2014'KX-2' 2.0 161bhp2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)PetrolAutomatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2013–2014'KX-3' 2.0 161bhp · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 161bhp2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)PetrolManual7.9 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
2012'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp 6-speed manual · '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp 6-speed manual1.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual ISG · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual ISG1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012'3' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual ISG · '3 Sat Nav' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual ISG1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2012'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed auto2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012'KX-2' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012'KX-3' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed auto · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed auto2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2012'KX-3' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2012'KX-2' 2.0 161bhp 5-speed manual2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2012'KX-2' 2.0 161bhp 6-speed auto2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2012'KX-3' 2.0 161bhp 5-speed manual · 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.0 161bhp 5-speed manual2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km

France 16 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2015SPORTAGE 1.7 CRDi (115ch) BVM 4x2–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2–5.3 L/100 km NEDC135–139 g/km
2014–2015SPORTAGE 1.7 CRDi (115ch) BVM 4x2 JA 18 (Premium)–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2012–2015SPORTAGE 1.6 GDI (135ch) BVM 4x2–99 kW (135 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012–2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (136ch) BVA 6 4x4–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (184ch) BVA 6 4x4 - JA 18–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2012–2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (136ch) BVM6 4x4–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012–2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (136ch) BVM6 4x2–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2012–2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (136ch) BVM6 4x4 JA 18–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2014–2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (136ch) BVM6 4x2 JA 18–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (184ch) BVA 6 4x4 JA 18–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2015SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (184ch) BVA 6 4x4 - JA 18–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2012–2014SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (136ch) BVA 6 4x4 JA 18–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2013–2014SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDi (184ch) BVA 6 4x4–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2012–2013SPORTAGE 1.7 CRDi (115ch) BVM 4x2 ISG–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012–2013SPORTAGE 1.7 CRDi (115ch) BVM 4x2 ISG JA 18 · SPORTAGE 1.7 CRDi (115ch) BVM 4x2 ISG JA 18 (Premium)–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2013SPORTAGE 1.7 CRDi (115ch) BVM 4x2 (Premium)–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km

United States 10 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2011–2016SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA230–253 g/km
2015–2016SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA261–262 g/km
2014–2016SIDI2.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA234 g/km
2015–2016SIDI2.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA249–250 g/km
2011–2014SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA240–262 g/km
2014SIDI2.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA249 g/km
2011–20132.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221–231 g/km
2011–20132.4 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240–246 g/km
2011–20132.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240–246 g/km
2011–20132.4 LPetrol6-speed manualFour-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–264 g/km

Canada 8 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.3–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle260–262 g/km
2014–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.0–10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle230–251 g/km
2014–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol6-speed manual11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260–261 g/km
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle248 g/km
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.6–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle221–237 g/km
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol6-speed manual10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle237 g/km
2011Sport utility vehicle2.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.4–10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle216–232 g/km
2011Sport utility vehicle2.4 LPetrol6-speed manual10.0–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle230–244 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.