Kia2010-2016 Sportage Overview

Kia Sportage Overview (2010 - 2016)

SL

Tech Specs Summary


107 - 122 mph

9.8 - 12.3 seconds

114 - 181 hp

29.1 - 44.4 mpg
lb
3,042 - 3,527 lbs

11.5 - 47.8 ft3
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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 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Kia Sportage 2.0 CVVT 2WD 163
(2010 - 2016)
...T 2WD 163

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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 19.93 lb/hp it has a top speed of 114 mph and gets to 62 mph in 10.4 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2WD 116
(2011 - 2016)
...i 2WD 116

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 16.4-47.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2010
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
49%
Safety Assist
86%
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