Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

2004–2010 vs 2010–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Sportage II (KM/JE) 4,350 mm, Sportage III (SL) 4,440 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Sportage II (KM/JE) 670 l, Sportage III (SL) 564 l.
Lowest consumption: Sportage II (KM/JE) 6.4 l/100 km, Sportage III (SL) 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Sportage II (KM/JE) 83–129 kW, Sportage III (SL) 85–135 kW.
Standard equipment: Sportage II (KM/JE) 29 items (LX), Sportage III (SL) 35 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)2004–2010 · 9 engines · LX, EX, Active, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015 · 10 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sportage II (KM/JE)2004–2010no listings	Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,350 mm	Length4,440 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,695 mm	Height1,635 mm–1,640 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,630 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm	Ground clearance172 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume667 l–670 l	Trunk volume465 l–564 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,690 kg	Curb weight1,415 kg–1,735 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2010	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power83–129 kW (113–175 hp)	Power85–135 kW (116–184 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.7	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi 140 2WD	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 2.7 V6	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 2.0 CRDi 184 AT
Top speed	Top speed184 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · LX	Items in the base trim35 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Active	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

Length: Kia Sportage III (SL) 4,440 mm, Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) 4,350 mm (a 90 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,630 mm. Boot: 564 vs 670 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

The most frugal Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) uses 6.4 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi 140 2WD); the most frugal Kia Sportage III (SL) 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 115).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

The strongest Kia Sportage II (KM/JE) makes 129 kW (175 hp) (2.7 V6); the strongest Kia Sportage III (SL) 135 kW (184 hp) (2.0 CRDi 184 AT).

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