2016-2021 Sportage OverviewKia Sportage Overview (2016 - 2021)
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Tech Specs Summary
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- 109 - 127 mph
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- 9.2 - 11.8 seconds
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- 113 - 198 hp
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- 26.7 - 50 mpg
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- 3,080 - 3,799 lbs
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- 15.5 - 52.7 ft3
This generation of the Kia Sportage (QL) was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2016 - 2021. It's a front engined SUV with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 hp 1.7 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 198 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid diesel 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 1.6 T-GDI 2WD which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 175 hp and a power/weight ratio of 19 lb/hp it has a top speed of 126 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2WD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 819 miles and can store 17.8-52.7 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
