2025 Kia Sportage
Starting MSRP
$27,390
to $38,290
About the 2025 Kia Sportage
The 2025 Kia Sportage continues its reign as a vibrant contender in the crossover segment, injecting everyday driving with genuine excitement. Under the hood, the standard 2.5L engine delivers a spirited 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, proving capable whether navigating city grids or open highways. Its design language is anything but shy; the Sportage commands attention with sharp lines and an aggressive stance that belies its practical dimensions of 183.5 inches in length. While focused on efficiency with a combined 28 MPG, the driving dynamics are bolstered by a taut chassis and the confident control offered by the 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. With a competitive price range starting at $27,390, the 2025 Kia Sportage packages athletic presence with thoughtful utility.
Key Highlights
Generous Cabin Space
With 41.4 inches of front legroom and an almost equal 41.3 inches in the rear, the 2025 Kia Sportage prioritizes passenger comfort for all five occupants.
Robust Cargo Volume
Offering 39.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, this crossover is ready for weekend gear, easily swallowing more gear than many rivals.
Highway Efficiency
Achieving 32 MPG on the highway, the standard gas engine ensures long road trips are punctuated by fewer stops at the pump.
Ten Trim Levels
With 10 distinct trims available, including the specialized X-Line AWD, drivers can precisely tailor their 2025 Kia Sportage to their specific aesthetic and traction needs.
Best For
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $29,490 | front wheel drive | 187 hp | 28 mpg |
| EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $31,290 | all wheel drive | 187 hp | 25 mpg |
| LX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $27,390 | front wheel drive | 187 hp | 28 mpg |
| LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $29,190 | all wheel drive | 187 hp | 25 mpg |
| SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $32,990 | front wheel drive | 187 hp | 28 mpg |
| SX-Prestige 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $34,990 | front wheel drive | 187 hp | 28 mpg |
| SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $36,790 | all wheel drive | 187 hp | 25 mpg |
| X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $32,290 | all wheel drive | 187 hp | 25 mpg |
| X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $36,490 | all wheel drive | 187 hp | 26 mpg |
| X-Pro Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $38,290 | all wheel drive | 187 hp | 26 mpg |
Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
| Feature | EX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | LX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | SX-Prestige 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | X-Pro Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (33 features) | ||||||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | — | — | ||||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||||||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | — | — | ||||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | — | — | ||||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | ||||||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | ||||||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||||||
| Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (4 features) | ||||||||||
| Center Differential Type | — | Locking | — | Locking | — | — | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking |
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||||||
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 357.5/457.6 mi. | 328.9/386.1 mi. | 357.5/457.6 mi. | 328.9/386.1 mi. | 357.5/457.6 mi. | 357.5/457.6 mi. | 328.9/386.1 mi. | 328.9/386.1 mi. | 328.9/429.0 mi. | 328.9/429.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 25/32 MPG | 23/27 MPG | 25/32 MPG | 23/27 MPG | 25/32 MPG | 25/32 MPG | 23/27 MPG | 23/27 MPG | 23/30 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 14.3 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (4 features) | ||||||||||
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (26 features) | ||||||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Cruise Control | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | — | — | ||||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||||||
| Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling | — | — | ||||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | — | — | ||||||||
| Push Button Start | — | — | ||||||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Single Zone Climate Control | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | — | — | ||||||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | ||||||||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | ||||||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||||||
| Android Auto (Wired) | ||||||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wired) | ||||||||||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Brand Stereo System | — | — | — | — | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | — | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | — | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | — | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon |
| Satellite Radio | — | — | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | — | — | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Stereo Power | — | — | — | — | 400W | 400W | 400W | — | 400W | 400W |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Surround Audio | — | — | — | — | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | — | Discrete | Discrete |
| USB Port | ||||||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | ||||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Keyless Entry | — | — | ||||||||
| Moonroof Type | — | — | — | — | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | — | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote Keyless Entry | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Frontseats (19 features) | ||||||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | — | — | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | 6-way | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | — | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 39.6 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | — | — | 4-way | 4-way | — |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | — | — | — | — | 8-way | 8-way | — | — | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | ||||||||
| Rearseats (7 features) | ||||||||||
| Folding Center Armrest | ||||||||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 39.4 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||||||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | ||||||||||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | — | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | — | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 17 x 7.0 in | 17 x 7.0 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 17 x 7.0 in | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||||||
| Clock | ||||||||||
| Compass | — | — | ||||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||||||
| Measurements (14 features) | ||||||||||
| Angle of Approach | 17.5 degrees | 18.9 degrees | 17.5 degrees | 18.9 degrees | 17.5 degrees | 17.5 degrees | 18.9 degrees | 18.9 degrees | 18.9 degrees | 18.9 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 25.5 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 25.5 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 25.5 degrees | 25.5 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 26.6 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. | 39.6 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Korea/United States | South Korea/United States | South Korea/United States | South Korea/United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 3661 lbs. | 3809 lbs. | 3661 lbs. | 3809 lbs. | 3661 lbs. | 3661 lbs. | 3809 lbs. | 3809 lbs. | 3741 lbs. | 3741 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4674 lbs. | 4850 lbs. | 4674 lbs. | 4850 lbs. | 4674 lbs. | 4674 lbs. | 4850 lbs. | 4850 lbs. | 4850 lbs. | 4850 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1 in. | 8.3 in. | 7.1 in. | 8.3 in. | 7.1 in. | 7.1 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. |
| Height | 65.4 in. | 66.3 in. | 65.4 in. | 66.1 in. | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. | 66.3 in. | 66.9 in. | 66.9 in. | 66.9 in. |
| Length | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. | 74.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | — | — | ||||||||
| Destination Download | — | — | ||||||||
| Emergency Service | — | — | ||||||||
| Hands-Free Calling | — | — | ||||||||
| Roadside Assistance | — | — | ||||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | — | — | ||||||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | — | — | ||||||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | — | — | ||||||||
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