1996 Kia Sportage Base 5MT 4WD
The 1996 Kia Sportage Base 5MT 4WD is a 130-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $15,720 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Sportage measures 170.3 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,720 ($32,562 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mazda FE-DOHC 2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 130 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86 x 86 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time Four-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Part-time 4WD with 2-speed transfer case |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars