No matching results

Recent Articles

Popular Makes

Body Types

  1. Home
  2. Kia
  3. Sportage
  4. 2008 Kia Sportage

2008 Kia Sportage

$16,050 - $22,895Starting MSRP
2008 Kia Sportage

Model Highlights
Transmission

Automatic

Body Type

SUV

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

Kia's Tucson is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variants for 2008, and can be powered by either a 140-horsepower, 2.0L four-cylinder engine or a 173-horsepower, 2.7L V6. The four-cylinder engine can be paired with either a...

What’s new in the 2008 model?

The Kia Sportage carries over to the 2008 model year unchanged.

car
Kia Sportage
Looking for alternatives to the Kia Sportage?
Start Comparing Now

Specs

EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 2.7L/162
Fuel System:
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 178 @ 4000
Drivetrain: 4 Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 4
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.53
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.71
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.48
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.41
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.9
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3527
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Dual-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/stabilizer bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/60R16
Rear Tire Size: P235/60R16
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.06
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.2
Wheelbase (in): 103.5
Length, Overall (in): 171.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.9
Height, Overall (in): 66.7
Track Width, Front (in): 60.6
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 66.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 23.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 103.9
Front Head Room (in): 40.7
Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.7
Front Hip Room (in): 54.6
Second Head Room (in): 39.4
Second Leg Room (in): 37.2
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Second Hip Room (in): 54.6
Vehicle Name: Kia Sportage
Body Style: 4 Door

Pricing

This model has 7 different trims.

MSRP
$22,895
Invoice
$21,370
Description
2.7L/162, 173 @ 6000, Automatic
See All Pricings

Fuel Economy

This model has 7 different trims.

City
17 MPG
Hwy
21 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
2.7L/162, 173 @ 6000, Automatic
See All MPGs

Trending Related Articles

Used Cars Near You

Advance Search

Get a Free Online Car Quote

©2025 AutoWeb, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Some content provided by and under copyright by Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. © 1986-2025.