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Kia Sportage diesel a worthy SUV contender. Image by Kia.

Kia Sportage diesel a worthy SUV contender
The Kia Sportage badge has been in Britain for the past 10 years. The current model offers three engines (2-litre petrol, 2-litre diesel and 2.7-litre V6 petrol) and two trim levels (XE and XS). Here we test the 2-litre diesel.

   


Reviews homepage -> Kia reviews -> 2006 Kia Sportage -> 2.0 CRDi XS technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 104
0-62 mph (seconds): 13.8

Urban mpg: 31.7
Extra urban mpg: 45.6
Combined mpg: 39.8
CO2 (g/km): 187


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4350
Height (mm): 1730
Width (mm): 1840
Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Front track (mm): 1550
Rear track (mm): 1550
Cargo volume (litres): 667
Gross weight (kg): 2260
Kerb weight (kg): 1758
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1600
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 58


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder diesel, in line, transversely mounted in front.

Management: Emissions control to Euro 4.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1991
Bore x stroke (mm): 83.00 x 92.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts.
Max. power (bhp): 138 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 225 at 1800 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual, part-time four-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent McPherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar.

Rear: Independent dual-link with coil spring and anti-roll bar.

Steering: Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assistance.

Brakes: 4-wheel, 4-sensor, 4-channel electronic ABS with EBD. Front: ventilated discs. Rear: solid discs.

Wheels: 16-inch x 6.5J alloy wheels as standard.

Tyres: 235/60 R16 Bridgestone tyres as standard.







 

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