What Changed

The Sportage is all-new for 2023. The small crossover has grown considerably adding about 7 inches in length and 2 inches of height. Passenger volume is up from 101.5 to 106.9 cu. ft. The Sportage model range includes normal, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The base engine is 2.5l four-cylinder rated at 187-bhp. Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid models equip a 1.6l turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 177-bhp. When combined with the electric motor, system output is 227 horsepower for hybrid models, and 261 horsepower for the plug-in. The model expands to include new X-Line and X-Pro trim levels.

Comparison to Prior Model

2023 Kia Sportage 2022 Kia Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage 2022 Kia Sportage
Price Range ($) $26,290 - $43,190 $24,090 - $35,250
Length (in) 183.5 176.4
Wheelbase (in) 108.5 105.1
Width (in) 73.4 73.0
Height (in) 66.1 64.4
Track (in) 63.8 63.5
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 447.8 417.5
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3373-4211 3305-3765
Legroom Total (in.) 82.7 79.7
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 106.9 101.5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 39.6 30.7
Driven Wheels
  • FWD
  • AWD
  • FWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 1.6l I4 HEV T (227-bhp)
  • 1.6l I4 PHEV T (261-bhp)
  • 2.5l I4 (187-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 T (240-bhp)
  • 2.4l I4 (181-bhp)
Transmissions A6, A8 A6
City MPG 23-42 19-23
Highway MPG 28-44 24-30
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