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2026 Kia Sportage

X-Line PHEV AWD

Plug-in hybridAWDMSRP $40,490

What the X-Line PHEV adds over the LX (+$11,700)

Spec	LX	X-Line PHEV
Cargo volume behind 1st row	74.1 cu-ft	65.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	39.6 cu-ft	34.5 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)	3697 lbs	4307 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3434 lbs	4215 lbs
Aspiration	naturally aspirated	twin turbo
Engine displacement	2497 cc	1598 cc
Horsepower	187 hp	268 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	271 lb-ft
Fuel tank capacity	14.3 gal	13.7 gal
Ground clearance	7.1 in	8.3 in
Gross vehicle weight rating	4740 lbs	5379 lbs
Second-row headroom	39.4 in	39.1 in
Second-row legroom	41.3 in	39.5 in
EPA Combined MPG	28 mpg	36 mpg
Overall height	65.4 in	66.9 in
Steering type	Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS)	Column Type - Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Tire size	235/65R17	235/55R19
Final drive ratio	3.648:1	3.367:1
Transmission speeds	8	6
Transmission type	automatic	automatic hybrid
Wheel diameter	17 in	19 in
Wheel width	7 in	7.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including thigh support, 2-way driver lumbar support, 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side), 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Auto Window Defogger, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit, Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Hydrographics interior trim, LED cargo lamp, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Shift-by-Wire transmission, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Steering wheel paddle shifters, Temporary spare wheel tire, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand, Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Parking brake type

epb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	65.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	34.5 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.3 in
Overall height	66.9 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	268 hp
Torque	271 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

EPA Combined 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	39.5 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

235/55R19

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.367:1
Transmission speeds	6
Transmission type	automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4307 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4215 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5379 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	19 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Climate 1 standard · 0 optional

Auto Window Defogger

Convenience 4 standard · 0 optional

Driver and Passenger's central door lockPower windows with auto up/down and safetyPush-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarmSmart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality

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 lampsPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassTemporary spare wheel tireTire Mobility Kit (TMK) - inflator based

Infotainment 3 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 RecoveryWireless device charging 15W (Qi)

Interior 6 standard · 0 optional

Day/night interior rear-view mirrorFront seatback pocketsHydrographics interior trimLED cargo lampLED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity MirrorsLeather-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 26 standard · 0 optional

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel ExitDownhill 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 7 standard · 0 optional

10-way power adjustable driver's seat including thigh support2-way driver lumbar support2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side)2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders6-way Manual Passenger SeatFull SynTex (Synthetic Leather) 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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