How much does the 2016 Kia Sportage cost?

The 2016 Kia Sportage has a starting MSRP of $22,150, ranging up to $31,490 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $22,150; EX from $25,350; SX from $29,990. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $12,275.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Sportage?

The 2016 Kia Sportage achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Kia Sportage have?

The 2016 Kia Sportage offers up to 54.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Kia Sportage tow?

The 2016 Kia Sportage has a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Kia Sportage safe?

The 2016 Kia Sportage earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Kia Sportage come in?

The 2016 Kia Sportage is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Kia Sportage

3 trims · 6 configurations · SUV

From live listings

$12,275

883 for sale · Starting MSRP $22,150 – $31,490

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

Kia Sportage for sale

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Sportage? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$22,150

Typical monthly

$439/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Kia Sportage trims

LX FWD
MSRP
$22,150
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
54.6
Max towing
2,000 lbs
LX AWD
MSRP
$23,650
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
54.6
Max towing
2,000 lbs
EX FWD
MSRP
$25,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
54.6
Max towing
2,000 lbs
EX AWD
MSRP
$26,850
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
54.6
Max towing
2,000 lbs
SX FWD
MSRP
$29,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
54.6
Max towing
2,000 lbs
SX AWD
MSRP
$31,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/25
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
54.6
Max towing
2,000 lbs

Compare 2016 Kia Sportage trim specifications
Spec	LX FWD	LX AWD	EX FWD	EX AWD	SX FWD	SX AWD
MSRP	$22,150	$23,650	$25,350	$26,850	$29,990	$31,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/28	19/26	21/28	19/26	20/26	19/25
Horsepower	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	54.6	54.6	54.6	54.6	54.6	54.6
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LX FWDgas
LX AWDgas
EX FWDgas
EX AWDgas
SX FWDgas
SX AWDgas
Fuel type: LX FWDregular unleaded
LX AWDregular unleaded
EX FWDregular unleaded
EX AWDregular unleaded
SX FWDregular unleaded
SX AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders: LX FWDI4
LX AWDI4
EX FWDI4
EX AWDI4
SX FWDI4
SX AWDI4
Displacement: LX FWD2.4 L
LX AWD2.4 L
EX FWD2.4 L
EX AWD2.4 L
SX FWD2 L
SX AWD2 L
Horsepower: LX FWD182 hp
LX AWD182 hp
EX FWD182 hp
EX AWD182 hp
SX FWD260 hp
SX AWD260 hp
Torque: LX FWD177 lb-ft
LX AWD177 lb-ft
EX FWD177 lb-ft
EX AWD177 lb-ft
SX FWD269 lb-ft
SX AWD269 lb-ft
Transmission: LX FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LX AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
EX FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
EX AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SX FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SX AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LX FWDfront wheel drive
LX AWDall wheel drive
EX FWDfront wheel drive
EX AWDall wheel drive
SX FWDfront wheel drive
SX AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LX FWDSUV
LX AWDSUV
EX FWDSUV
EX AWDSUV
SX FWDSUV
SX AWDSUV
Doors: LX FWD5
LX AWD5
EX FWD5
EX AWD5
SX FWD5
SX AWD5
Seating: LX FWD5
LX AWD5
EX FWD5
EX AWD5
SX FWD5
SX AWD5
Length: LX FWD174.8 in
LX AWD174.8 in
EX FWD174.8 in
EX AWD174.8 in
SX FWD175.2 in
SX AWD175.2 in
Width: LX FWD73 in
LX AWD73 in
EX FWD73 in
EX AWD73 in
SX FWD73 in
SX AWD73 in
Height: LX FWD64.4 in
LX AWD64.4 in
EX FWD64.4 in
EX AWD64.4 in
SX FWD64.4 in
SX AWD64.4 in
Wheelbase: LX FWD103.9 in
LX AWD103.9 in
EX FWD103.9 in
EX AWD103.9 in
SX FWD103.9 in
SX AWD103.9 in
Ground clearance: LX FWD6.8 in
LX AWD6.8 in
EX FWD6.8 in
EX AWD6.8 in
SX FWD6.8 in
SX AWD6.8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX FWD26.1 cu ft
LX AWD26.1 cu ft
EX FWD26.1 cu ft
EX AWD26.1 cu ft
SX FWD26.1 cu ft
SX AWD26.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX FWD54.6 cu ft
LX AWD54.6 cu ft
EX FWD54.6 cu ft
EX AWD54.6 cu ft
SX FWD54.6 cu ft
SX AWD54.6 cu ft
Max towing: LX FWD2,000 lbs
LX AWD2,000 lbs
EX FWD2,000 lbs
EX AWD2,000 lbs
SX FWD2,000 lbs
SX AWD2,000 lbs
Max payload: LX FWD1,328 lbs
LX AWD1,182 lbs
EX FWD1,328 lbs
EX AWD1,182 lbs
SX FWD1,153 lbs
SX AWD1,111 lbs
Curb weight: LX FWD3,280 lbs
LX AWD3,426 lbs
EX FWD3,280 lbs
EX AWD3,426 lbs
SX FWD3,433 lbs
SX AWD3,585 lbs
Fuel tank: LX FWD15.3 gal
LX AWD15.3 gal
EX FWD15.3 gal
EX AWD15.3 gal
SX FWD15.3 gal
SX AWD15.3 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX FWD24
LX AWD22
EX FWD24
EX AWD22
SX FWD22
SX AWD21
City MPG: LX FWD21
LX AWD19
EX FWD21
EX AWD19
SX FWD20
SX AWD19
Highway MPG: LX FWD28
LX AWD26
EX FWD28
EX AWD26
SX FWD26
SX AWD25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX FWD	LX AWD	EX FWD	EX AWD	SX FWD	SX AWD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	174.8 in	174.8 in	174.8 in	174.8 in	175.2 in	175.2 in
Width	73 in	73 in	73 in	73 in	73 in	73 in
Height	64.4 in	64.4 in	64.4 in	64.4 in	64.4 in	64.4 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in
Ground clearance	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	26.1 cu ft	26.1 cu ft	26.1 cu ft	26.1 cu ft	26.1 cu ft	26.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	54.6 cu ft	54.6 cu ft	54.6 cu ft	54.6 cu ft	54.6 cu ft	54.6 cu ft
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs
Max payload	1,328 lbs	1,182 lbs	1,328 lbs	1,182 lbs	1,153 lbs	1,111 lbs
Curb weight	3,280 lbs	3,426 lbs	3,280 lbs	3,426 lbs	3,433 lbs	3,585 lbs
Fuel tank	15.3 gal	15.3 gal	15.3 gal	15.3 gal	15.3 gal	15.3 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	22	24	22	22	21
City MPG	21	19	21	19	20	19
Highway MPG	28	26	28	26	26	25

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