1995-2002 Sportage OverviewKia Sportage Overview (1995 - 2002)
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Tech Specs Summary
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- 90 - 107 mph
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- 14.7 - 20.5 seconds
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- 82 - 126 hp
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- 19.9 - 26.1 mpg
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- 3,126 - 3,519 lbs
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- 8.7 - 46.6 ft3
This generation of the Kia Sportage (JA) was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 1995 - 2002. It's a front engined four-wheel drive SUV. There are four power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 2 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and live axle rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Sportage is the Kia Sportage SOHC which scores 1.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 94 hp and a power/weight ratio of 33.27 lb/hp it has a top speed of 96 mph and gets to 62 mph in 18.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Sportage Wagon is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 335 miles and can store 17.1-46.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,968 lbs.