2005 Kia Sportage LX 5MT FWD
The 2005 Kia Sportage LX 5MT FWD is a 140-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,900 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Sportage measures 171.3 inches long on a 103.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,225 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,900 ($26,459 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,490 ($27,441 *) |
| Destination Charge | $590 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve with CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 93.5 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | 215/65R16 |
| Tires Rear | 215/65R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 66.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 23.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,225 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars