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1996 Kia Sportage Base 5MT 2WD

The 1996 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 $14,220 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 94 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Sportage measures 170.3 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$14,220 ($29,455 *)
Engine
Engine TypeMazda FE 2.0L SOHC inline-4, 8-valve, MPI, naturally aspirated
Displacement2 L
Horsepower94 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width68.1 in
Height65 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Ground Clearance7.9 in
Cargo Volume55.4 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear31.1 in
Shoulder Room Front54.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.4 in
Hip Room Front52.5 in
Hip Room Rear52.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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