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2009 Kia Sportage
$16,695 - $23,400Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
20 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Kia's Sportage is still available in both front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive for 2009, and can be powered by either a 140-horsepower, 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or a 173-horsepower, 2.7L V6. The 4-cylinder engine comes standard with a 5-speed manual...
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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:
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 23
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): 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Dual-Link
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): 3.1
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
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5
Pricing
This model has 7 different trims.
MSRP
$23,400
Invoice
$21,850
Description
2.7L/162, 173 @ 6000, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 7 different trims.
City
18 MPG
Hwy
23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Description
2.7L/162, 173 @ 6000, Automatic
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