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 hp
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- 23.5 - 33.6 mpg
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- 3,400 - 3,880 lbs
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- 11.7 - 49.8 ft3
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 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 173 hp 2.7 L V6 gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 21.27 lb/hp 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 11.7-49.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.