Kia Sportage 2010–2014 car dimensions: 4440 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,380 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Cruise control is standard. Base models have manual air conditioning while higher grades get dual-zone climate control. A reversing camera and parking sensors appear on mid and top trims, sometimes as packages. Touchscreen comes with the navigation system on upper grades. No factory Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist.
Boot holds 564 litres with seats up and expands to 1353 litres seats folded. Split-folding rear seats and under-floor storage are fitted. Flat load floor with no lip makes loading straightforward.
Braked towing reaches up to 2000 kg on the 2.0 diesel, lower on smaller engines or automatics. unbraked is 750 kg across the range. Payload varies by engine and market but is not listed as a single figure in most published sheets. High-performance dampers appear on some grades. The car suits light towing and everyday cargo work.
The cabin seats five adults with decent front headroom and legroom plus a multi-adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel for a comfortable driving position. Higher grades add leather trim, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, power driver's seat with lumbar, heated front seats and available ventilated front seats. An available panoramic sunroof opens up the space while the 60/40 split-folding rear seats and practical storage make it easy for daily use and cargo.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick
Standard six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD and BA, HAC, DBC, active front headrests
7-year/100,000-mile warranty in many markets
Petrol and diesel engines with combined fuel use from about 7-8 L/100 km depending on variant
Fuel options include efficient 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre petrol engines plus 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre diesels. Combined consumption sits in the mid-7 to low-8 L/100 km range for many petrol and diesel variants, with diesels offering stronger economy on longer runs. Tank capacity is typically around 55-58 litres.
Servicing follows the maker schedule with oil and filter changes at regular intervals such as every 8,000 km or several months in some markets, and longer major services around 20,000 miles. The long warranty covering seven years or 100,000 miles in key markets supports lower ownership worry.
Safety kit is strong across the range with six airbags including side and curtain, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, hill-start and downhill brake control, and active headrests as standard. It earned a full five stars in Euro NCAP testing and Top Safety Pick status from IIHS.
Living with the car is straightforward thanks to the practical SUV layout, full-size spare on many versions, and straightforward maintenance needs. Regular checks of fluids and filters keep it reliable for daily commuting or light family use.
Length 4440 mm, Width 1855 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2640 mm (Sportage 2010–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia 2010 Geneva Motor Show press release, Kia Media US 2013 Sportage specifications, confirmed across auto-data.net, vehiclesizes.com and others.