2026 Kia Sportage
S Hybrid AWD
HybridAWDMSRP $32,790
What the S Hybrid adds over the LX (+$4,000)
| Spec | LX | S Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.1 cu-ft | 73.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.6 cu-ft | 39.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3697 lbs | 3994 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3434 lbs | 3803 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 13.7 gal |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 39.1 in |
| EPA City MPG | 25 mpg | 35 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 28 mpg | 35 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 33 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Overall height | 65.4 in | 66.3 in |
| Steering type | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) | Column Type - Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.648:1 | 3.320:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-way driver lumbar support, 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4), Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Shift-by-Wire transmission, Steering wheel paddle shifters, Temporary spare wheel tire, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 73.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.5 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 66.3 in |
| Overall length | 184.4 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 177 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| EPA City MPG | 35 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 35 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 36 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column Type - Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, Self-Leveling, Stabilizer Bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.320:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3994 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3803 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitConvenience 2 standard · 0 optional
Driver and Passenger's central door lockPush-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm
Exterior 9 standard · 0 optional
Acoustic Front WindshieldAuto light control (ALC)Heated outside mirrorsLED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoilerLED rear combination lampsOutside mirror turn signal indicatorsPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassTemporary spare wheel tire
Infotainment 2 standard · 0 optional
Automatic Collision NotificationConnected roadside assistanceFind My Vehicle / Last-mile locationRemote door lock/unlock via smartphone appRemote engine start via smartphone appSOS Emergency Call buttonSteering wheel paddle shiftersSteering wheel-mounted audio controlsStolen Vehicle Recovery
Interior 2 standard · 0 optional
Day/night interior rear-view mirrorLeather-wrapped steering wheel
Powertrain 4 standard · 0 optional
All Wheel Drive (AWD)Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My DriveShift-by-Wire transmissionTerrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand
Safety 25 standard · 0 optional
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Downhill Brake Control (DBC)Driver Attention Warning (DAW)Dual front advanced airbagsDual front seat-mounted side airbagsElectronic Stability Control (ESC)Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)Full-length side curtain airbagsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)ImmobilizerLane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4)Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F)Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-DynamicRear side (2nd row) airbagsSafe Exit Assist (SEA)Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-lineTrailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Seating 5 standard · 0 optional
2-way driver lumbar support2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders8-way power adjustable driver's seatCloth seating trimHeated front seats
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Sportage. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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