2010-2016 Sportage OverviewKia Sportage Overview (2010 - 2016)
SL
Tech Specs Summary
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- 107 - 122 mph
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- 9.8 - 12.3 seconds
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- 114 - 181 BHP
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- 34.9 - 53.3 mpg
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- 1,380 - 1,600 kg
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- 326 - 1,353 L
This generation of the Kia Sportage (SL) was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2010 - 2016. It's a front engined SUV with either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. There are many power levels available from either a 1.7 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 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 2.0 CVVT 2WD 163 which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 161 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 111 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 114 mph and gets to 62 mph in 10.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2WD 116 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 680 miles and can store 465-1,353 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,200 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
