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1998 Kia Sportage Base
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Overview
| Seats | 5 |
| Door Count | 4 |
| Engine | 130-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 36 mo/36,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (7)
Interior (2)
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 130-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 DOHC 130hp |
| Engine torque | 127 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| 5 speed manual transmission | |
| Engine horsepower | 130-hp @ 5,500RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 4 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.39" x 3.39" |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16 gal. |
| Manual transmission | 5 speed |
| # of valves | 16 |
| Fuel economy city | 19 mpg |
| 4 speed automatic transmission | |
| Engine liters | 2.0 |
| Cylinder configuration | I-4 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Fuel economy highway | 23 mpg |
| Full size spare tire | |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| Rear child safety locks | |
| ABS | |
| Adjustable front head restraints | |
| Security system | |
| Height adjustable front seatbelts | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Power door locks | |
| Dual front impact airbags |
| Wheelbase | 104.3" |
| Front legroom | 44.5" |
| Front headroom | 39.6" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 55.4 cu.ft. |
| Front hiproom | 52.5" |
| Rear hiproom | 50.4" |
| Engine horsepower | 130hp @ 5,500RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke | 86.0mm x 86.0mm (3.39" x 3.39") |
| Passenger volume | 99.9 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 25.8 cu.ft. |
| Front tread | 56.7" |
| Front shoulder room | 54.4" |
| Engine torque | 127 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Rear headroom | 37.8" |
| Exterior body width | 68.1" |
| Towing capacity | 907kg (2,000lbs) |
| Drag coefficient | .39 |
| GVWR | 4,278 lbs. |
| Turning radius | 17.4' |
| Max trailer weight | 2,000 lbs. |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.4" |
| Rear legroom | 31.1" |
| Curb weight | 3,186 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 122 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 170.3" |
| Exterior height | 65.0" |
| Rear tread | 56.7" |
| Interior cargo volume seats folded | 55.4 cu.ft. |
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Front tires | 205/75SR15.0 |
| Speed-sensing steering | |
| Rear tires | 205/75SR15.0 |
| Power steering | |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
| Roof rack | |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Front tow hooks | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Rear cargo | liftgate |
| Spoiler | |
| Chrome side window moldings | |
| Manual folding door mirrors | |
| Body-colored bumpers | |
| Grille | body-colored |
| Front cupholder | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Passenger door bin | |
| Driver door bin | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Covered floor storage | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Full floor console | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Air conditioning | |
| Passenger manual folding mirror | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power rear windows | |
| Power windows | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Driver manual folding mirror | |
| Full floor console | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Max seating capacity | 5 |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Full headliner | |
| Cloth door panel trim | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Front bucket seats | |
| Floor mats | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 4 |
| Max. seating capacity of 5 | |
| Split folding rear seat | |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 4 |
| Driver lumbar support | |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Front center armrest | w/storage |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Full carpet floor covering |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| In-dash CD changer | |
| Premium audio system | |
| Radio | |
| Speakers | 6 |
| Seek-scan | |
| 6 speakers | |
| CD player |
| Tinted windows | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Tachometer | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Water temp gauge |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 60/100,000 |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 60/60,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 36 /36,000 |
4 Trim Levels Available
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