Kia Sportage Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2014–2016) — Third Generation Restyling
This Third Generation Restyling Kia Sportage is a five-door SUV with gasoline and diesel powertrains. Read on to match engines, transmissions, and trims to how you actually drive.
Choose a Kia Sportage engine by how you drive. Diesel 1.7 MT and 2.0 MT manuals with front-wheel drive suit longer trips, while the 1.6 AT gasoline automatic is simpler in traffic. These powertrain and transmission examples show the spread, not every version.
SUV 5-doors — Kia Sportage Engines and Transmissions
SUV 5-doors Kia Sportage Engines and Transmissions
On the 1.6 AT gasoline automatic, Kia Sportage trim levels include Urban and EX. Those names describe equipment packages on the same technical version, so cabin features and extras can differ while the engine, transmission, and front-wheel-drive layout stay the same. Compare the packs, not just the powertrain code.