Body | 4dr SUV |
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,476 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
Trim | LX | EX |
Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 104 kW@6000 184 Nm@4500 | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 241 Nm@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 241 Nm@4000 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |
Standard Tires | 215/65R16 tires | 235/60R16 tires |
Optional Tires | 235/60R16 tires |   |
2008 Kia Sportage Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Engine & gearbox are smooth when warm. The 4WD system is simple and effective in snow and on rough tracks. see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The 4 cylinder is lacking acceleration and power. see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Could use about 30 more HP see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Kia Sportage.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr SUV | LX | 16,050 | 15,270 | 675 |
4dr SUV | EX | 21,395 | 20,000 | 675 |