1998 Kia Sportage Comparisons Base Hard Top Sport Utility

General Pricing

Resale Value	$14,895.00	$16,488.00	$17,630.00
Destination	$450.00	$420.00	$525.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	2.0L I4	2.0L I4	4.0L I6
Horsepower	130 @ 5500 RPM	127 @ 5400 RPM	181 @ 4600 RPM
Torque	127 @ 4000 RPM	132 @ 4600 RPM	222 @ 2800 RPM
Valves	4	4	2
Displacement (cc)	1998	1998	3958
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.4 X 3.4	3.4 X 3.4	3.9 X 3.2
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	9.5:1	8.8:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	23	28	20
Highway (mpg)	23	28	20

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	3185.7	2568.4	3256.2
Wheelbase (in.)	104.3	86.6	93.4
Length (in.)	170.3	147.6	151.2
Width (in.)	68.1	66.7	66.7
Height (in.)	65.0	64.8	70.9
Track Front (in.)	56.7	57.5	58.0
Track Rear (in.)	56.7	57.7	58.0
Ground Clearance (in.)	7.9	7.3	10.0

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	4	4
Front Headroom (in.)	39.6	40.0	42.3
Rear Headroom (in.)	37.8	38.6	40.6
Front Legroom (in.)	44.5	39.5	41.1
Rear Legroom (in.)	31.1	33.9	34.9
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	54.4	53.3	51.9
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	54.4	50.2	57.3
Front Hip Room (in.)	52.5	55.8	51.0
Rear Hip Room (in.)	50.4	39.6	43.5

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	wishbone	strut	beam
Rear Suspension	beam	wishbone	beam
Tires	205/75R15	215/70R16	215/75R15

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

N/A

N/A

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	N/A	N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	N/A	N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	N/A	N/A	AM/FM
Cassette Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Changer	N/A	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tilt Steering	Yes	N/A	N/A
Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	N/A	N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

N/A

N/A

N/A

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

N/A

N/A

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

N/A

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

N/A

N/A