2004-2010 Sportage OverviewKia Sportage Overview (2004 - 2010)
JE
Tech Specs Summary
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- 104 - 112 mph
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- 10.4 - 13.8 seconds
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- 111 - 173 BHP
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- 28.2 - 40.4 mpg
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- 1,542 - 1,760 kg
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- 332 - 1,411 L
This generation of the Kia Sportage (JE) was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2004 - 2010. It's a front engined SUV with either four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. There are four power levels available, ranging from a 111 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 173 BHP 2.7 L V6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Sportage is the Kia Sportage 2.7 V6 which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 173 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 104 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 112 mph and gets to 62 mph in 10.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Sportage 2.0 16v 2WD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 528 miles and can store 332-1,411 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,400 kg.