1997 Kia Sportage specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr Manual
- $14,495
- 4dr Manual EX
- $15,390
- 4dr Auto
- $15,495
- 4dr Manual 4WD
- $15,995
- 4dr Auto EX
- $16,390
- 4dr Manual 4WD EX
- $16,615
- 4dr Auto 4WD
- $16,995
- 4dr Auto 4WD EX
- $17,615
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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130 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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9.31 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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130 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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127 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0L/122
Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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7.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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159 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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38 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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126 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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55 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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5
Passenger Capacity
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26 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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40 in
Front Head Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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65 in
Height, Overall
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Variable Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
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4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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4-Bar Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P205/75R15
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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P205/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,314 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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