1998 Kia Sportage specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr Manual
- $14,895
- 4dr Auto
- $15,895
- 4dr Manual 4WD
- $16,395
- 4dr Manual EX
- $17,295
- 4dr Auto 4WD
- $17,395
- 4dr Auto EX
- $18,295
- 4dr Manual 4WD EX
- $18,495
- 4dr Auto 4WD EX
- $19,495
Key specs
-
4-door -
5 seats -
130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
170.3" length, 65.0" height -
Four Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- MPG
-
19 City / 23 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
130 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.10 x -TBD- in
- Brake Type
-
Power
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Not Available in
- Brake ABS System
-
Not Available
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
-TBD- (48 amp/hr)
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
70
Engine
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
130 @ 5500
- Displacement
-
2.0L/122
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
127 @ 4000
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- Transmission Options
-
M/T
5-Speed M/T
- MPG
-
19 City / 23 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
7.9 qts
Measurements
- Wheelbase
-
104 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Not Available in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
54 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
57 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
54 in
- Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
N/A
- Second Hip Room
-
50 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Min Ground Clearance
-
8 in
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
N/A
- Second Head Room
-
38 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
68 in
- Front Leg Room
-
45 in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Not Available ft³
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
26 ft³
- Rear Door Opening Height
-
N/A
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
55 ft³
- Rear Door Opening Width
-
N/A
- Height, Overall
-
65 in
- Track Width, Front
-
57 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
N/A
- Length, Overall
-
170 in
- Front Hip Room
-
53 in
- Second Leg Room
-
31 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
N/A
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
N/A
- Passenger Volume
-
126 ft³
Steering
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
N/A
- Steering Type
-
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
35 ft
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
4
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
3-Bar Link
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Panhard Rod
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
Tires & Wheels
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Size
-
15 x 6.0 in
- Rear Tire Size
-
P205/75R15
- Spare Tire Size
-
P205/75R15
- Front Tire Size
-
P205/75R15
- Spare Wheel Material
-
N/A
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Size
-
15 x 6.0 in
- Front Wheel Size
-
15 x 6.0 in
Weight & Capacity
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Curb Weight - Rear
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
2,000 lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
16 gal
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
200 lbs
- Maximum Payload Capacity
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Curb Weight - Front
-
N/A
- Total Option Weight
-
0 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
N/A
- Curb Weight
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,352 lbs
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