2012 Kia Sportage LX AWD
The 2012 Kia Sportage LX AWD is a 176-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $22,300 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Sportage measures 174.8 inches long on a 103.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,355 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,300 ($31,566 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,100 ($32,698 *) |
| Destination Charge | $800 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta II G4KE 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 168 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (163 lb-ft SULEV) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Dynamax all-wheel drive with locking center differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sportmatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with coil spring and gas shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with gas shock absorber |
| Turning Diameter | 34.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.2 in solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | 225/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/60R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 64.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Front Track | 63.5 in |
| Rear Track | 63.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.77 in |
| Approach Angle | 28.1° |
| Departure Angle | 28.2° |
| Cargo Volume | 26.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,355 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars