Kia Sportage 2WD

19952014 · 45 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
21
Best
25

The Kia Sportage 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 45 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2014. Over this period, the Sportage 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600202623MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,400213025MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,400213025MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500222724MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2010
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2009
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172320MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172320MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192522MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172320MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192522MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172320MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500162017MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150182119MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150182119MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG

Historical Efficiency

2014
23
2013
25
2012
25
2011
25
2010
22
2009
22
2008
22
2007
22
2006
22
2005
22
2002
19
2001
19
2000
19
1999
19
1998
19
1997
18
1996
19
1995
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sportage 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Sportage 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Sportage grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
512
Total Deaths
290

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.4%
Fire Occurrence
3.3%
Speeding Involved
9.4%
DUI Involved
12.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
14%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2022
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2021
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2020
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2019
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2018
Fatal Crashes59
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2017
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2016
Fatal Crashes69
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2015
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2014
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.53

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2014
2
2012
1
2011
4
2010
1
2008
2
2007
1
2006
1
2005
3
2002
1
2000
1
1999
1
1998
3
1997
1
1996
2
1995
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory