Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Kia Sportage Soft Top I 2.0 i (95 Hp)
Overall Rating
Kia Sportage:
The Kia Sportage is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sportage transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, and was originally developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson and since the fifth-generation model launched in 2021, in two sizes with different wheelbase lengths for different markets, alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Soft Top I Overview:
Kia Sportage (Soft Top I). With 157 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1350 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18.4 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 i (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A very basic engine offering minimal power, resulting in sluggish acceleration and limited highway capability.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy data is unavailable, but likely to be moderate to high given its age and power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Capable off-road performance
- • Simple, robust mechanics
- • Practical soft-top option
- • Spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Poor safety rating (Euro NCAP)
- • High fuel consumption (petrol models)
- • Sluggish on-road performance
- • Dated interior and features
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(K00: 1994 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Sportage |
| Generation: | Soft Top I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 47.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 157 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | FE [Same engine] More details about the engine FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.2 kg/Hp, 70.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1350 |
| Max. weight: | 1900 |
| Max load: | 550 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1117 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 250 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4025 mm mm [220mm less] |
| Width: | 1764 mm mm [34mm more] |
| Height: | 1650 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm mm [290mm less] |
| Front track: | 1440 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
Better than its competitors? Tell us why the Kia Sportage stands out.