2005 Kia Sportage LX specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 4dr LX I4 Manual $15,900
- 4dr LX I4 Auto $17,800
- 4dr LX 4WD I4 Manual $18,200
- 4dr LX V6 Auto $18,800
- 4dr LX 4WD V6 Auto $19,995
- 4dr EX V6 Auto $20,300
- 4dr EX 4WD V6 Auto $21,700
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Beige
Sabre Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 90 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 140 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 136 @ 4500 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 22 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 413.10 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 336.60 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.64 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.33 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.46 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.06 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.53 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.06 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.82 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Dual-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.3 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.06 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/65R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P215/65R16 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3225 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.6 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 37.2 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.3 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 23.6 ft³ |
| Length, Overall | 171.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.6 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.6 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.1 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 66.6 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 39.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | 42.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 103.9 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 66.7 in |
| Dual link rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Driver-side footrest | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: two-turn entry system | Standard |
| Rear cupholders in rear floor console | Standard |
| Lockable glove box | Standard |
| In-dash digital clock | Standard |
| 60 amp/hr battery w/battery saver | Standard |
| Cargo area-inc: storage compartments, shopping bag hook, cargo net hooks | Standard |
| Side-impact protection | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Front passenger seatback table | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes | Standard |
| Split-hatch tailgate-inc: flip open glass | Standard |
| Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors | Standard |
| Flat woven cloth seat/door trim | Standard |
| Roof-mounted antenna | Standard |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Overhead console-inc: sunglass storage, map lights | Standard |
| Electronic stability program w/traction control | Standard |
| Rear window wiper/washer | Standard |
| Center console bin | Standard |
| Front/fuel tank skid plates | Standard |
| City 22/hwy 27 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine w/CVVT | Standard |
| Plastic scuff plates | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Rear cargo light | Standard |
| P215/65R16 BSW tires | Standard |
| Rear privacy glass | Standard |
| Fixed upper & lower anchors for child safety seats (LATCH) | Standard |
| Remote fuel door release | Standard |
| 15.3 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| In-door courtesy lights | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat w/"drop & fold" feature | Standard |
| 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front/rear tow hooks | Standard |
| Dual horn | Standard |
| 90 amp alternator | Standard |
| Auxiliary pwr outlet | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Tinted windshield w/sunband | Standard |
| Garment hooks | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| Floor carpeting | Standard |
| Black rear garnish | Standard |
| Engine speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Multi-reflector headlamps | Standard |
| (4) assist grips | Standard |
| Black pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Dark gray metallic bumpers | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: one-touch express-down driver window | Standard |
| Dome lights w/fade-out feature, illuminated entry, dimming master control | Standard |
| Sunvisors w/covered vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Front seat-mounted side airbags | Standard |
| Electronic stability program w/traction control | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners | Standard |
| Bar-type grille | Standard |
| Tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbags w/sensors | Standard |
| Front bucket seats-inc: adjustable headrests, 8-way manual driver seat adjuster, flat-folding passenger seat | Standard |
| Side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| Black roof rack w/silver rails | Standard |
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