2021 Kia Sportage
4 trims · 8 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$24,090 – $35,250
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA
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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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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LX FWD
- 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
LX AWD
- 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
S FWD
- 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
S AWD
- 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
EX FWD
- 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
EX AWD
- 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
SX Turbo FWD
- 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
SX Turbo AWD
- 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
| Spec | LX FWD | LX AWD | S FWD | S AWD | EX FWD | EX AWD | SX Turbo FWD | SX Turbo AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,090 | $25,590 | $26,590 | $28,290 | $27,390 | $28,890 | $33,750 | $35,250 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 23/30 | 22/26 | 23/30 | 22/26 | 23/30 | 22/26 | 20/28 | 19/24 |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 240 hp | 237 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 60.1 | 60.1 | 60.1 | 60.1 | 60.1 | 60.1 | 60.1 | 60.1 |
| Max towing | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 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 FWDgasLX AWDgasS FWDgasS AWDgasEX FWDgasEX AWDgasSX Turbo FWDgasSX Turbo AWDgas
- Fuel type
- LX FWDregular unleadedLX AWDregular unleadedS FWDregular unleadedS AWDregular unleadedEX FWDregular unleadedEX AWDregular unleadedSX Turbo FWDregular unleadedSX Turbo AWDregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- LX FWDI4LX AWDI4S FWDI4S AWDI4EX FWDI4EX AWDI4SX Turbo FWDI4SX Turbo AWDI4
- Displacement
- LX FWD2.4 LLX AWD2.4 LS FWD2.4 LS AWD2.4 LEX FWD2.4 LEX AWD2.4 LSX Turbo FWD2 LSX Turbo AWD2 L
- Horsepower
- LX FWD181 hpLX AWD181 hpS FWD181 hpS AWD181 hpEX FWD181 hpEX AWD181 hpSX Turbo FWD240 hpSX Turbo AWD237 hp
- Torque
- LX FWD175 lb-ftLX AWD175 lb-ftS FWD175 lb-ftS AWD175 lb-ftEX FWD175 lb-ftEX AWD175 lb-ftSX Turbo FWD260 lb-ftSX Turbo AWD260 lb-ft
- Transmission
- LX FWD6-speed shiftable automaticLX AWD6-speed shiftable automaticS FWD6-speed shiftable automaticS AWD6-speed shiftable automaticEX FWD6-speed shiftable automaticEX AWD6-speed shiftable automaticSX Turbo FWD6-speed shiftable automaticSX Turbo AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- LX FWDfront wheel driveLX AWDall wheel driveS FWDfront wheel driveS AWDall wheel driveEX FWDfront wheel driveEX AWDall wheel driveSX Turbo FWDfront wheel driveSX Turbo AWDall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- LX FWDSUVLX AWDSUVS FWDSUVS AWDSUVEX FWDSUVEX AWDSUVSX Turbo FWDSUVSX Turbo AWDSUV
- Doors
- LX FWD5LX AWD5S FWD5S AWD5EX FWD5EX AWD5SX Turbo FWD5SX Turbo AWD5
- Seating
- LX FWD5LX AWD5S FWD5S AWD5EX FWD5EX AWD5SX Turbo FWD5SX Turbo AWD5
- Length
- LX FWD176.4 inLX AWD176.4 inS FWD176.4 inS AWD176.4 inEX FWD176.4 inEX AWD176.4 inSX Turbo FWD176.4 inSX Turbo AWD176.4 in
- Width
- LX FWD73 inLX AWD73 inS FWD73 inS AWD73 inEX FWD73 inEX AWD73 inSX Turbo FWD73 inSX Turbo AWD73 in
- Height
- LX FWD64.4 inLX AWD64.8 inS FWD64.8 inS AWD65.2 inEX FWD64.8 inEX AWD65.2 inSX Turbo FWD64.8 inSX Turbo AWD65.2 in
- Wheelbase
- LX FWD105.1 inLX AWD105.1 inS FWD105.1 inS AWD105.1 inEX FWD105.1 inEX AWD105.1 inSX Turbo FWD105.1 inSX Turbo AWD105.1 in
- Ground clearance
- LX FWD6.4 inLX AWD6.8 inS FWD6.4 inS AWD6.8 inEX FWD6.4 inEX AWD6.8 inSX Turbo FWD6.4 inSX Turbo AWD6.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- LX FWD30.7 cu ftLX AWD30.7 cu ftS FWD30.7 cu ftS AWD30.7 cu ftEX FWD30.7 cu ftEX AWD30.7 cu ftSX Turbo FWD30.7 cu ftSX Turbo AWD30.7 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- LX FWD60.1 cu ftLX AWD60.1 cu ftS FWD60.1 cu ftS AWD60.1 cu ftEX FWD60.1 cu ftEX AWD60.1 cu ftSX Turbo FWD60.1 cu ftSX Turbo AWD60.1 cu ft
- Max towing
- LX FWD2,000 lbsLX AWD2,000 lbsS FWD2,000 lbsS AWD2,000 lbsEX FWD2,000 lbsEX AWD2,000 lbsSX Turbo FWD2,000 lbsSX Turbo AWD2,000 lbs
- Curb weight
- LX FWD3,305 lbsLX AWD3,448 lbsS FWD3,305 lbsS AWD3,448 lbsEX FWD3,305 lbsEX AWD3,448 lbsSX Turbo FWD3,666 lbsSX Turbo AWD3,765 lbs
- Fuel tank
- LX FWD16.4 galLX AWD16.4 galS FWD16.4 galS AWD16.4 galEX FWD16.4 galEX AWD16.4 galSX Turbo FWD16.4 galSX Turbo AWD16.4 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- LX FWD26LX AWD23S FWD26S AWD23EX FWD26EX AWD23SX Turbo FWD23SX Turbo AWD21
- City MPG
- LX FWD23LX AWD22S FWD23S AWD22EX FWD23EX AWD22SX Turbo FWD20SX Turbo AWD19
- Highway MPG
- LX FWD30LX AWD26S FWD30S AWD26EX FWD30EX AWD26SX Turbo FWD28SX Turbo AWD24
| Spec | LX FWD | LX AWD | S FWD | S AWD | EX FWD | EX AWD | SX Turbo FWD | SX Turbo AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 240 hp | 237 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 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 | 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 | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 176.4 in |
| Width | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 64.8 in | 64.8 in | 65.2 in | 64.8 in | 65.2 in | 64.8 in | 65.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 105.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 6.8 in | 6.4 in | 6.8 in | 6.4 in | 6.8 in | 6.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 30.7 cu ft | 30.7 cu ft | 30.7 cu ft | 30.7 cu ft | 30.7 cu ft | 30.7 cu ft | 30.7 cu ft | 30.7 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 60.1 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft |
| Max towing | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,305 lbs | 3,448 lbs | 3,305 lbs | 3,448 lbs | 3,305 lbs | 3,448 lbs | 3,666 lbs | 3,765 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||
| Combined MPG | 26 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| City MPG | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 30 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 24 |
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