2012 Kia Sportage Information in Houston, TX

Presenting the 2012 Kia Sportage. It delivers key performance benefits of a crossover, including agile handling, a smooth ride and excellent fuel efficiency. It also offers available advanced features that erange from an air-cooled driver's seat to UVO-an in-vehilce infotainment system that lets you manage your music conveninetly and enjoy hands-free use of your cell phone. This means that while the Sportage is just plain fun to drive, it's also designed to take first-class care of its passengers.

2012 Kia Sportage Specifications and Features

Engine & Transmission
  • Engine Type: 4-Cylinder, Aluminum Block and Heads: Standard
  • Valve Gear: DOHC w/CVVT: Stanandard
  • Displaceent: 2359 cc: Standard
  • Compression Ration: 10.5: Standard
  • Horsepower (SAE net): 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm: Standard
  • Torque (SAE): 168 ft. lbs @ 4,000 rpm: Standard
  • Transmission: FWD 6-Speed Manual, Overdrive: Standard
Fuel Economy
  • Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (6-Speed Manual FWD): 21/29
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons): 15.3
Exterior
  • Length: 174.8 in.: Standard
  • Wheelbase: 103.9 in.: Standard
  • Width: 73.0 in.: Standard
  • Height: 64.4 in.: Standard
  • Ground Clearance: 6.77 in.: Standard
  • Approach Angle: 28.1 degrees: Standard
  • Departure Angle: 28.2 degrees: Standard
Interior
  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.1-38.5 inches: Standard
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 56.7/55.1 inches: Standard
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.4/37.9 inches: Standard
  • Hip Room (Front/Rear): 53.7/49.1 inches: Standard
  • Passneger volume: 100.0 cu. ft.: Standard
  • Cargo Volume (Rear Seat Up): 26.1 cu. ft.: Standard
  • Cargo Volume (Rear Seat Down): 54.6 cu. ft.: Standard
Curb Weight
  • 6-Speed Manual FWD: 3157 LBS
Body Chassis
  • Layout: Front Engine, FWD or AWD: Standard
  • Body Type: Steel Unibody: Standard
  • Front Suspension: macPherson Struts, Coil Springs & Gas Shocker Absorber: Standard
  • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link w/Gas Shock Absorber
  • Stering Type: Rack-and-Pinion, Motor-Driven: Standard
  • Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb: 34.7 ft
  • Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.96
Brakes
  • Front FWD: 11.0" Vented Discs: Standard
  • Front AWD: 11.8" Vented Discs: Standard
  • Rear FWD: 10.3" Solid Discs: Standard
  • Rear AWD: 11.2" Solid Discs: Standard
Tires
  • Size: 215/70R16
Capacities
  • Towing Capacity (FWD & AWD): 2,000 LBS

Base model features listed unless specified. For more features and available trims, please download the brochure or contact us.