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Kia Sportage 4WD

1995–2014 · 42 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
20
Best
23
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The Kia Sportage 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 42 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2014. Over this period, the Sportage 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 20 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 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2010
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2009
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162018MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172019MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500162017MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150182119MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150182119MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162018MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300162018MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162018MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150182219MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG

Historical Efficiency

2014
22
2013
23
2012
23
2011
23
2010
21
2009
21
2008
21
2007
21
2006
21
2005
21
2002
19
2001
19
2000
19
1999
19
1998
19
1997
19
1996
18
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 4WD) 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 4WD. 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
Query NHTSA FARS Database

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
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