1995 Kia Sportage Base 5MT 2WD
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- Photo: 2002 Kia Sportage 4-Door, front right, 09-24-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Kia Sportage AWD NB-Ⅶ Purplish Blue (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1995 Kia Sportage Base 5MT 2WD is a 94-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,895 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 94 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Sportage measures 170.3 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,895 ($29,632 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mazda FE 2.0L SOHC inline-4, 8-valve, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 94 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.3 in |
| Width | 68.1 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 55.4 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1995 Kia Sportage Base 5MT 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Kia SPORTAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 16, 2002 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA campaign 02V216000
Apr 11, 1995 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE NUTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINERS AND BRAKE BACKING PLATES TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE UNDER- TORQUED CAUSING THESE UNITS TO LOOSEN OR FALL OFF.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE (1) OIL LEAKAGE INTO THE REAR BRAKE AND ONTO THE BRAKE LININGS; (2) REAR BRAKE DAMAGE FROM THE AXLE NUTSFALLING INTO THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS; OR (3) SEPARATION OF THE REAR WHEEL/AXLESHAFT FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINER NUTS.
NHTSA campaign 95V073000
56 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Kia SPORTAGE
Owner Complaints
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Kia SPORTAGE (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Visibility | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1995 KIA SPORTAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.