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2021 Kia Sportage

4 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

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$12,275

948 for sale · Starting MSRP $24,090 – $35,250

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

Kia Sportage for sale

948 live listings from $12,275 · median $33,437

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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)

$24,090

Typical monthly

$477/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 2021 Kia Sportage trims

  • MSRP
    $24,090
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/30
    Horsepower
    181 hp
    Torque
    175 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs
  • MSRP
    $25,590
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/26
    Horsepower
    181 hp
    Torque
    175 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs
  • MSRP
    $26,590
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/30
    Horsepower
    181 hp
    Torque
    175 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs
  • MSRP
    $28,290
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/26
    Horsepower
    181 hp
    Torque
    175 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs
  • MSRP
    $27,390
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/30
    Horsepower
    181 hp
    Torque
    175 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs
  • MSRP
    $28,890
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/26
    Horsepower
    181 hp
    Torque
    175 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs
  • MSRP
    $33,750
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    20/28
    Horsepower
    240 hp
    Torque
    260 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs
  • MSRP
    $35,250
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    19/24
    Horsepower
    237 hp
    Torque
    260 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.1
    Max towing
    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
S FWDgas
S AWDgas
EX FWDgas
EX AWDgas
SX Turbo FWDgas
SX Turbo AWDgas
Fuel type
LX FWDregular unleaded
LX AWDregular unleaded
S FWDregular unleaded
S AWDregular unleaded
EX FWDregular unleaded
EX AWDregular unleaded
SX Turbo FWDregular unleaded
SX Turbo AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders
LX FWDI4
LX AWDI4
S FWDI4
S AWDI4
EX FWDI4
EX AWDI4
SX Turbo FWDI4
SX Turbo AWDI4
Displacement
LX FWD2.4 L
LX AWD2.4 L
S FWD2.4 L
S AWD2.4 L
EX FWD2.4 L
EX AWD2.4 L
SX Turbo FWD2 L
SX Turbo AWD2 L
Horsepower
LX FWD181 hp
LX AWD181 hp
S FWD181 hp
S AWD181 hp
EX FWD181 hp
EX AWD181 hp
SX Turbo FWD240 hp
SX Turbo AWD237 hp
Torque
LX FWD175 lb-ft
LX AWD175 lb-ft
S FWD175 lb-ft
S AWD175 lb-ft
EX FWD175 lb-ft
EX AWD175 lb-ft
SX Turbo FWD260 lb-ft
SX Turbo AWD260 lb-ft
Transmission
LX FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LX AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
S FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
S AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
EX FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
EX AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SX Turbo FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SX Turbo AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
LX FWDfront wheel drive
LX AWDall wheel drive
S FWDfront wheel drive
S AWDall wheel drive
EX FWDfront wheel drive
EX AWDall wheel drive
SX Turbo FWDfront wheel drive
SX Turbo AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
LX FWDSUV
LX AWDSUV
S FWDSUV
S AWDSUV
EX FWDSUV
EX AWDSUV
SX Turbo FWDSUV
SX Turbo AWDSUV
Doors
LX FWD5
LX AWD5
S FWD5
S AWD5
EX FWD5
EX AWD5
SX Turbo FWD5
SX Turbo AWD5
Seating
LX FWD5
LX AWD5
S FWD5
S AWD5
EX FWD5
EX AWD5
SX Turbo FWD5
SX Turbo AWD5
Length
LX FWD176.4 in
LX AWD176.4 in
S FWD176.4 in
S AWD176.4 in
EX FWD176.4 in
EX AWD176.4 in
SX Turbo FWD176.4 in
SX Turbo AWD176.4 in
Width
LX FWD73 in
LX AWD73 in
S FWD73 in
S AWD73 in
EX FWD73 in
EX AWD73 in
SX Turbo FWD73 in
SX Turbo AWD73 in
Height
LX FWD64.4 in
LX AWD64.8 in
S FWD64.8 in
S AWD65.2 in
EX FWD64.8 in
EX AWD65.2 in
SX Turbo FWD64.8 in
SX Turbo AWD65.2 in
Wheelbase
LX FWD105.1 in
LX AWD105.1 in
S FWD105.1 in
S AWD105.1 in
EX FWD105.1 in
EX AWD105.1 in
SX Turbo FWD105.1 in
SX Turbo AWD105.1 in
Ground clearance
LX FWD6.4 in
LX AWD6.8 in
S FWD6.4 in
S AWD6.8 in
EX FWD6.4 in
EX AWD6.8 in
SX Turbo FWD6.4 in
SX Turbo AWD6.8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
LX FWD30.7 cu ft
LX AWD30.7 cu ft
S FWD30.7 cu ft
S AWD30.7 cu ft
EX FWD30.7 cu ft
EX AWD30.7 cu ft
SX Turbo FWD30.7 cu ft
SX Turbo AWD30.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
LX FWD60.1 cu ft
LX AWD60.1 cu ft
S FWD60.1 cu ft
S AWD60.1 cu ft
EX FWD60.1 cu ft
EX AWD60.1 cu ft
SX Turbo FWD60.1 cu ft
SX Turbo AWD60.1 cu ft
Max towing
LX FWD2,000 lbs
LX AWD2,000 lbs
S FWD2,000 lbs
S AWD2,000 lbs
EX FWD2,000 lbs
EX AWD2,000 lbs
SX Turbo FWD2,000 lbs
SX Turbo AWD2,000 lbs
Curb weight
LX FWD3,305 lbs
LX AWD3,448 lbs
S FWD3,305 lbs
S AWD3,448 lbs
EX FWD3,305 lbs
EX AWD3,448 lbs
SX Turbo FWD3,666 lbs
SX Turbo AWD3,765 lbs
Fuel tank
LX FWD16.4 gal
LX AWD16.4 gal
S FWD16.4 gal
S AWD16.4 gal
EX FWD16.4 gal
EX AWD16.4 gal
SX Turbo FWD16.4 gal
SX Turbo AWD16.4 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
LX FWD26
LX AWD23
S FWD26
S AWD23
EX FWD26
EX AWD23
SX Turbo FWD23
SX Turbo AWD21
City MPG
LX FWD23
LX AWD22
S FWD23
S AWD22
EX FWD23
EX AWD22
SX Turbo FWD20
SX Turbo AWD19
Highway MPG
LX FWD30
LX AWD26
S FWD30
S AWD26
EX FWD30
EX AWD26
SX Turbo FWD28
SX Turbo AWD24

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2021 Kia Sportage FAQ

How much does the 2021 Kia Sportage cost?
The 2021 Kia Sportage has a starting MSRP of $24,090, ranging up to $35,250 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $24,090; S from $26,590; EX from $27,390; SX Turbo from $33,750. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $12,275.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Kia Sportage?
The 2021 Kia Sportage achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2021 Kia Sportage have?
The 2021 Kia Sportage offers up to 60.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2021 Kia Sportage tow?
The 2021 Kia Sportage has a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2021 Kia Sportage safe?
The 2021 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 2021 Kia Sportage come in?
The 2021 Kia Sportage is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.