Specifications
2023 Kia Sportage PHEV X-Line Prestige AWD
Vehicle Type: front engine, front motor, all wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4 door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $44,285/$44,680
Optional: Dawning Red premium paint, $395
POWERTRAIN
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 1.6-liter inline-4, 177 hp, 195 lb-ft + 1 AC motor, 90 hp, 224 lb-ft (combined output: 261 hp, 258 lb-ft; 13.8-kWh lithium- ion battery pack; 7.2-kW onboard charger)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: strut/multi-link
Brakes, F/R: 12.6-in vented disc/11.9-in disc
Tires: Michelin Primacy A/S
235/55R-19 101V M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108.5 inches
Length: 183.5 inches
Width: 73.4 inches
Height: 66.9 inches
Passenger Volume: 100 feet3
Cargo Volume: 35 feet3
Curb Weight: 4250 lb
C/D TEST RESULT
60 mph: 6.9 seconds
1/4-Mile: 15.2 seconds @ 93 mph
100 mph: 17.5 seconds
130 mph: 38.3 seconds
The above results leave a 1 foot launch for 0.4 seconds.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.1 seconds
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.3 seconds
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.6 seconds
Braking, 70–0 mph: 167 feet
Road grip, 300-foot Skid Pad: 0.84 g
C/D OIL ECONOMY
Observed: 31 MPGe
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 35/36/35mpg
Combined Petrol + Electric: 84 MPGe
EV range: 34 mi
C/D TESTS EXPLAINED
Specifications
2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD
Vehicle Type: front engine, all wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4 door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $38,415/$39,075
Options: Jungle Green paint with Ebony black roof, $395; carpeted floor mat, $155; wheel locks, $60; cargo net, $50
ENGINE
DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, ports and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 152 in32497 cm3
Power: 187 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque: 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: strut/multi-link
Tires: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A
235/65R-17 104H M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108.5 inches
Length: 183.5 inches
Width: 73.4 inches
Height: 66.9 inches
Passenger Volume, F/R: 52/50 feet3
Cargo Volume, Rear F/R: 74/40 feet3
Curb Weight: 3728 lb
C/D TEST RESULT
60 mph: 8.6 seconds
1/4-Mile: 16.5 seconds @ 85 mph
100 mph: 24.4 seconds
The above results leave a 1 foot launch for 0.3 seconds.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 8.9 seconds
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.1 seconds
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 6.1 seconds
Top Speed (gov ltd): 117 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 180 feet
Road grip, 300-foot Skid Pad: 0.84 g
C/D OIL ECONOMY
Observed: 20 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 25/23/28 mpg
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige AWD
Vehicle Type: front engine and -motor, all-wheel drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $37,715 /$38,310
Optional: Matte paint, $595
POWERTRAIN
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, 177 hp, 195 lb-ft + 2 AC motors, 17 and 59 hp, 32 and 195 lb-ft (combined output: 227 hp, 258 lb-ft; lithium 1.5- kWh -ion battery pack)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: strut/multi-link
Tires: Goodyear Assurance Finesse
235/60R-18 103H M+S C11L
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108.5 inches
Length: 183.5 inches
Width: 73.4 inches
Height: 66.3 inches
Passenger Volume, F/R: 52/50 feet3
Cargo Volume, Rear F/R: 74/40 feet3
Curb Weight: 3905 lb
C/D TEST RESULT
60 mph: 7.4 seconds
1/4-Mile: 15.6 seconds @ 90 mph
100 mph: 19.9 seconds
120 mph: 36.5 seconds
The above results leave a 1 foot launch for 0.3 seconds.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.5 seconds
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.7 seconds
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.6 seconds
Top Speed (gov ltd): 124 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 176 feet
Road grip, 300-foot Skid Pad: 0.83 g
C/D OIL ECONOMY
75-mph Highway Drive: 31 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 420 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 38/38/38 mpg
C/D Test Explained
