2006 Kia Sportage EX Auto FWD
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- Photo: 2006 Kia Sportage LX in Volcanic Red, Front Right, 07-19-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Kia Sportage XE CRDi 2WD Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA SPORTAGE (JE,KM) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Kia Sportage LX in Steel Gray, Rear Left, 03-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sportage front interior by Brian Rawson-Ketchum, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Kia Sportage EX Auto FWD is a 173-hp V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,395 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 173 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Sportage measures 171.3 inches long on a 103.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,395 ($34,491 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,990 ($35,450 *) |
| Destination Charge | $595 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.7 x 75 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | 235/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | 235/60R16 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2006 Kia Sportage EX Auto FWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Kia SPORTAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 17, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA campaign 09V130000
111 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Kia SPORTAGE
Owner Complaints
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Kia SPORTAGE (8 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 38 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
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 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.