2026 Kia Sportage

Crossover 5 seats 9 trims Budget SUVs Under $30,000

Starting MSRP

$28,690

to $39,590

About the 2026 Kia Sportage

The 2026 Kia Sportage enters the competitive crossover segment, leveraging a familiar 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Efficiency metrics are respectable for a standard gasoline model, achieving a combined 28 MPG (25 city/33 highway) utilizing regular unleaded fuel, paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission routing power to the standard front-wheel drive configuration. With a length of 184.4 inches and a wheelbase measuring 108.5 inches, the 2026 Kia Sportage offers significant passenger volume, noted by 41.4 inches of front legroom and 41.3 inches in the rear. Spanning nine available trims, the starting price point is $28,690, culminating at $39,590 for the top configuration, offering substantial value across its spectrum.

Key Highlights

Strong Cargo Utility

The 2026 Kia Sportage offers 39.6 cubic feet of dedicated cargo capacity, positioning it favorably against several competitors in the compact SUV class.

Efficient Highway Cruising

Achieving 33 MPG on the highway with FWD configurations, the Sportage demonstrates strong efficiency for regular unleaded fuel use.

Spacious Cabin Dimensions

With 41.4 inches of front legroom and 41.3 inches in the rear, the 108.5-inch wheelbase directly translates into high comfort metrics for five passengers.

Broad Trim Availability

The availability of nine trims, including X-Line AWD and EX AWD options, allows buyers to select between the $28,690 base and the $39,590 ceiling.

Best For

Budget-Conscious Commuters - With a starting price of $28,690 and highway fuel economy reaching 33 MPG, the 2026 Kia Sportage balances acquisition cost with operational efficiency.
Small Families Needing Space - The generous 41.3 inches of rear legroom accommodates adult passengers or child seats comfortably within the 184.4-inch long chassis.
Drivers Prioritizing Value - The presence of nine trims, including specific AWD variants like the X-Line, ensures access to required capabilities without pushing past the $39,590 upper limit.

Available Trims

Trim MSRP Drivetrain Horsepower MPG
EX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$30,490 front wheel drive 187 hp 28 mpg
EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$32,290 all wheel drive 187 hp 26 mpg
LX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$28,690 front wheel drive 187 hp 28 mpg
LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$30,490 all wheel drive 187 hp 26 mpg
SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$34,290 front wheel drive 187 hp 28 mpg
SX-Prestige 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$36,290 front wheel drive 187 hp 28 mpg
SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$38,090 all wheel drive 187 hp 26 mpg
X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$32,990 all wheel drive 187 hp 26 mpg
X-Pro Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
$39,590 all wheel drive 187 hp 24 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 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 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-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 Headrests222222222
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 Headrests333333333
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 L
Base Engine Typegasgasgasgasgasgasgasgasgas
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)
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 rpm
Number of Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4
Number of Valves161616161616161616
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 rpm
Variable Valve TimingVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariable
Drive Train (4 features)
Center Differential TypeLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited Slip
Drivetrain Typefront wheel driveall wheel drivefront wheel driveall wheel drivefront wheel drivefront 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 automatic
Fuel (5 features)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)357.5/471.9 mi.343.2/429.0 mi.357.5/471.9 mi.343.2/429.0 mi.357.5/471.9 mi.357.5/471.9 mi.343.2/429.0 mi.343.2/429.0 mi.328.9/371.8 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)25/33 MPG24/30 MPG25/33 MPG24/30 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG23/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)28 MPG26 MPG28 MPG26 MPG28 MPG28 MPG26 MPG26 MPG24 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.
Fuel Typeregular 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.
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.
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.
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.
Comfort & Convenience (27 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 Parking Sensors with Side Sensing
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 (Wireless)
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Infotainment Display12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in
Premium Brand Stereo SystemHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/Kardon
Premium Speaker BrandHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/Kardon
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio Trial Period3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months3 months
Speaker System666688868
Stereo Power400W400W400W400W
Subwoofer Count1111
Surround AudioDiscreteDiscreteDiscreteDiscrete
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (4 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
Moonroof Type1st Row Power Glass Extended1st Row Power Glass Extended1st Row Power Glass Extended1st Row Power Glass Extended
One-Touch Power Windows221122222
Frontseats (19 features)
Driver Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar SupportPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPower
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments6-way6-way
Driver Seat Memory Settings2222
Driver Seat Power Adjustments8-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.
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.
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.
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.
Passenger Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments4-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.
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.
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.
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.
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Tires and Wheels (6 features)
Spare Tire LocationInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside Mounted
Spare Tire TypeTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporary
Tire Size235/60R18235/60R18235/65R17235/65R17235/60R18235/55R19235/55R19235/55R19235/65R17
Tire TypeAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll Terrain
Wheel FinishPainted 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 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 Approach18.7 degrees18.9 degrees18.7 degrees18.9 degrees18.7 degrees18.7 degrees18.9 degrees18.9 degrees18.9 degrees
Angle of Departure25.8 degrees26.6 degrees25.8 degrees26.6 degrees25.8 degrees25.8 degrees26.6 degrees26.9 degrees26.9 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.
Country of Final AssemblySouth Korea/United StatesSouth Korea/United StatesSouth Korea/United StatesSouth Korea/United StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
Curb Weight3697 lbs.3827 lbs.3697 lbs.3827 lbs.3697 lbs.3697 lbs.3827 lbs.3827 lbs.3827 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)4740 lbs.4872 lbs.4740 lbs.4872 lbs.4740 lbs.4740 lbs.4872 lbs.4872 lbs.4872 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.
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.
Length184.4 in.184.4 in.184.4 in.184.4 in.184.4 in.184.4 in.184.4 in.184.4 in.184.4 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.
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 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.
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.
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.
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 is the standard horsepower rating for the 2026 Kia Sportage?

The standard gas engine configuration for the 2026 Kia Sportage delivers 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. This output is delivered through an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

How much cargo space does the 2026 Kia Sportage provide behind the second row?

The 2026 Kia Sportage offers 39.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity immediately accessible in the rear cargo area. This measurement is consistent across the available LX and EX trims utilizing the standard powertrain.

Does the 2026 Kia Sportage require premium gasoline?

No, the 2.5L four-cylinder engine in the 2026 Kia Sportage is designed to run on regular unleaded fuel. This contributes to lower long-term operating expenses.

What is the wheelbase measurement that influences the Sportage's interior room?

The 2026 Kia Sportage features a wheelbase measuring 108.5 inches. This specific dimension directly contributes to the vehicle's substantial front and rear legroom figures.

What is the price difference between the lowest and highest 2026 Kia Sportage trim levels?

The price range for the nine available trims is clearly defined, starting at $28,690 and reaching a maximum of $39,590. This represents a difference of $10,900 across the model line.

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