2026 Kia Sportage Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

Sportage at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 Sportage combines 41.3 inches of rear legroom with up to 39.6 cubic feet behind the second row on the low cargo-floor setting. Gas and hybrid lineups need separate efficiency comparisons.

Starting MSRP: $28,790.

The sunroof reduces published front headroom by 1.8 inches.

Cargo volume changes with the dual-level floor position.

Model-year status

U.S. 2026 model-year research checked 2026-09-23. Live pricing and next-model-year pages can change; use VIN/window-sticker data for the exact vehicle.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 23, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources2Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields33 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 3/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Known data gaps

Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Cabin-space coverage: 3 of 4 key headroom/legroom fields normalized.

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

MSRP references exclude destination, taxes, registration, dealer charges and options unless stated otherwise.

LX FWD$28,790

Gas

EX FWD$30,590

Gas

X-Line AWD$33,090

AWD

HEV LX$30,490

Hybrid

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

Gas engine2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Gas output187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Transmission8-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification

AWDAvailable or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Gas FWD25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Gas AWD24 / 30 / 26 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

X-Pro Prestige AWD23 / 26 / 24 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

Overall length184.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Overall width73.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase108.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance7.1 in FWD; 8.3 in AWDManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger space

Front headroom39.6 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front legroom41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo & capability

Cargo behind row 236.6-39.6 cu ftCargo-floor position

Maximum cargo69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position

Towing with trailer brakes2,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

Overall length184.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Overall width73.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase108.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance7.1 in FWD; 8.3 in AWDManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front headroom39.6 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front legroom41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind row 236.6-39.6 cu ftCargo-floor position

Maximum cargo69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position

Towing with trailer brakes2,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Safety evidence

Crash-test statusVerify exact 2026 model yearNo previous-year score is inferred here

Key driver-assistance systems

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Ownership notes

WarrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

MaintenanceFollow the 2026 owner manualIntervals depend on powertrain and operating conditions

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

The sunroof reduces published front headroom by 1.8 inches.

Cargo volume changes with the dual-level floor position.

Compare gas and hybrid trims with matching drivetrain and equipment.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Quick answers

2026 Kia Sportage FAQs

What matters most on the 2026 Kia Sportage?

The sunroof reduces published front headroom by 1.8 inches.

What should I verify before buying a 2026 Kia Sportage?

Cargo volume changes with the dual-level floor position.

Are these SUVLook road-test measurements?

No. Factory specifications and manufacturer-published capacities are labeled as such; SUVLook does not present them as physical measurements taken from a test vehicle.