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Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)?

1993–2004 vs 2004–2010 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

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Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004 · 8 engines · Base, LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)2004–2010 · 9 engines · LX, EX, Active, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004no listings
Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)2004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,135 mm–4,340 mmLength4,350 mm
Width1,730 mm–1,735 mmWidth1,800 mm
Height1,650 mmHeight1,695 mm
Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,650 mmWheelbase2,630 mm
Ground clearance195 mm–200 mmGround clearance195 mm
Trunk volume380 lTrunk volume667 l–670 l
Curb weight1,450 kg–1,620 kgCurb weight1,470 kg–1,690 kg
Fuel tank55 l–60 lFuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years1993–2004Production years2004–2010
Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines8Number of engines9
Power46–95 kW (63–129 hp)Power83–129 kW (113–175 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–2.2Displacement (l)2.0–2.7
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0 TDLowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi 140 2WD
Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0 16VBest 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 2.7 V6
Top speed170 km/hTop speed184 km/h
Trim levelsBase · LX
Items in the base trim19 · BaseItems in the base trim29 · LX
Items in the top trim32 · EXItems in the top trim40 · Active
Equipment · Comfort2 · 6
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 6
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails—Roof Rails✓
Tow Hitch✓Tow Hitch—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)?

Length: Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) 4,350 mm, Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,630 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 670 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)?

The most frugal Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) uses 8.9 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) 6.4 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi 140 2WD).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)?

The strongest Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) makes 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) 129 kW (175 hp) (2.7 V6).

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