2025 Kia Sportage

Crossover 5 seats 10 trims Budget SUVs Under $30,000

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

Urban Adventurers - The 2025 Kia Sportage offers an efficient 25 MPG city rating paired with sharp styling perfect for making an impact on urban streets.
Small Families - Its 5-passenger capacity and substantial 39.6 cu ft of cargo space make transporting passengers and their belongings seamless.
Value-Conscious Drivers - Starting at just $27,390, the base LX trim delivers 187 horsepower and standard front-wheel drive efficiency.

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
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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)
FeatureEX 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-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-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 Headrests2222222222
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 Headrests3333333333
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Solid Disc Brakes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (9 features)
Base Engine Displacement2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L
Base Engine Typegasgasgasgasgasgasgasgasgasgas
Camshaft TypeDouble 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
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm187 hp @ 6100 rpm
Number of Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4
Number of Valves16161616161616161616
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Variable Valve TimingVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariable
Drive Train (4 features)
Center Differential TypeLockingLockingLockingLockingLockingLocking
Drivetrain Typefront wheel driveall wheel drivefront wheel driveall wheel drivefront wheel drivefront wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Transmission Type8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic8-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 MPG23/27 MPG25/32 MPG23/27 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)28 MPG25 MPG28 MPG25 MPG28 MPG28 MPG25 MPG25 MPG26 MPG26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity14.3 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 Typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded
Warranty (4 features)
Basic Warranty5 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 Warranty5 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 Warranty10 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 Assistance5 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 Display12.3 in12.3 in8.0 in8.0 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in
Premium Brand Stereo SystemHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/Kardon
Premium Speaker BrandHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/Kardon
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio Trial Period3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months
Speaker System6666888688
Stereo Power400W400W400W400W400W
Subwoofer Count11111
Surround AudioDiscreteDiscreteDiscreteDiscreteDiscrete
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (5 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
Moonroof Type1st Row Power Glass Extended1st Row Power Glass Extended1st Row Power Glass Extended1st Row Power Glass Extended1st Row Power Glass Extended
One-Touch Power Windows2211222222
Remote Keyless Entry
Frontseats (19 features)
Driver Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar SupportPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPower
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments6-way6-way
Driver Seat Memory Settings22222
Driver Seat Power Adjustments8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way
Driver Seat Ventilation
Front Head Room39.6 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 Room54.8 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 Room41.4 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 Room57.5 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 HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments8-way8-way8-way
Passenger Seat Ventilation
Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Material: Leatherette
Rearseats (7 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Head Room39.4 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 Room53.4 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 Room41.3 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 Room55.6 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 LocationInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside Mounted
Spare Tire TypeTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporary
Tire Size235/60R18235/60R18235/65R17235/65R17235/60R18235/55R19235/55R19235/55R19235/65R17235/65R17
Tire TypeAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll TerrainAll Terrain
Wheel FinishPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted Alloy
Wheel Size18 x 7.5 in18 x 7.5 in17 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in18 x 7.5 in19 x 7.5 in19 x 7.5 in19 x 7.5 in17 x 7.0 in17 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 Approach17.5 degrees18.9 degrees17.5 degrees18.9 degrees17.5 degrees17.5 degrees18.9 degrees18.9 degrees18.9 degrees18.9 degrees
Angle of Departure25.5 degrees26.6 degrees25.5 degrees26.6 degrees25.5 degrees25.5 degrees26.6 degrees26.6 degrees26.6 degrees26.6 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 AssemblySouth Korea/United StatesSouth Korea/United StatesSouth Korea/United StatesSouth Korea/United StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
Curb Weight3661 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 Clearance7.1 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.
Height65.4 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.
Length183.5 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 Capacity74.1 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 Capacity2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.2500 lbs.
Turning Circle38.6 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.
Wheelbase108.5 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of fuel does the 2025 Kia Sportage require?

The 2025 Kia Sportage operates efficiently using regular unleaded fuel. This makes keeping the tank topped off straightforward and less expensive than premium-only vehicles.

How much usable space is there behind the second row of the 2025 Sportage?

Drivers benefit from a very usable 39.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity in the 2025 Kia Sportage. This volume is generous for a vehicle measuring 183.5 inches in length.

Can I get the 2025 Kia Sportage with All-Wheel Drive?

Yes, there are multiple trims, including the LX and EX, that offer an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configuration. The sporty X-Line trim is also noted as an AWD model.

What is the engine's output for the standard 2025 Kia Sportage?

The base gasoline engine generates 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. This power is managed through a responsive 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

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