1998 Kia Sportage
- Horsepower: 130 @ 5500
- Torque (lb-ft): 127 @ 4000
- Weight: 3186 lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: Sport Utility
- Market Segment: 2WD Special Pur...
- Engine type: Gas I4
- Transmission type: 5 Manual w/OD
MSRP: $13,541 - $14,895
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- Features
- Specifications
- Safety
- Options / Pricing

Mechanical
• Rear Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
• 4 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
• 5-Speed M/T - Transmission|15
• M/T - Transmission|15
• A/T - Transmission|15
• Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46
Interior
• Power Steering - Steering|6
• Power Windows - Window|29
• Rear Defrost - Window|29
• Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Power Door Locks - Locks|26
• Front Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
• Rear Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
• Luggage Rack - Convenience|23
• Vehicle Anti-Theft System - Convenience|23
• Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• MP3 Player - Audio|22
• CD Player - Audio|22
• Cassette - Audio|22
• AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
• A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Rear A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Bucket Seats - Seats|44
• Pass-Through Rear Seat - Seats|44
Exterior
• Rear Spoiler - Vehicle|0
• Chrome Wheels - Wheels|10
• Aluminum Wheels - Wheels|10
• Steel Wheels - Wheels|10
• Power Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
Safety
• Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
• Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
• Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• 4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes - Brakes|4

Vehicle
• EPA Classification : 2WD Special Purpose
Engine
• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.0L/122
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 130 @ 5500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 127 @ 4000
Transmission
• Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.72
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.02
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.36
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.00
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.80
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.45
• Clutch Size (in) : - TBD -
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.78
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : N/A
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : N/A
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 19
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 23
Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : - TBD - (48 amp/hr)
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 70
Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.9
Weight Information
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3186
Trailering
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front : Double Wishbone
• Suspension Type - Rear : 3-Bar Link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Panhard Rod
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A
Brakes
• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.10 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 10.23 x - TBD -
Tires
• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P205/75R15
• Rear Tire Size : P205/75R15
• Spare Tire Size : P205/75R15
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -
Steering
• Steering Type : Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : - TBD -
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.54
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.8
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.8
Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in) : 104.3
• Length, Overall (in) : 170.3
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 68.1
• Height, Overall (in) : 65.0
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 56.7
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 56.7
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 7.9
• Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
• Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : N/A
• Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 55.4
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 25.8
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : N/A
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft³) : 125.7
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.6
• Front Leg Room (in) : 44.5
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 54.4
• Front Hip Room (in) : 52.5
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.8
• Second Leg Room (in) : 31.1
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 54.4
• Second Hip Room (in) : 50.4
Summary
• Vehicle Name : Sportage
• Body Style : 4 Door

Recall:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V325
Potential Number of Units Affected: 76,986
Summary: The wires connected to the C123 and C124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors. This causes the connections to loosen, resulting in a loss of circuit continuity that can cause engine stalling.
Remedy: Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. In addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness. Owner notification was expected to begin during December 1999/January 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-949-470-7000.
Dates of Manufacture: August 1996 - February 1999
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Safety Features
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire

- Base price: $14,895
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $14,895
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