2025 Kia Sportage

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2025 Kia Sportage is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Economy: 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) combined

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Same Generation Reference Photo2026 Model

Official photograph of 2026 model sharing this design generation. Primary illustration above depicts verified 2025 Kia Sportage dimensions.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV)

Combined Economy

25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic, Dual-clutch

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV)
Displacement	1.6 L to 2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)
Highway	27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

25V874000: TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359.…
Reported December 17, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2025 Kia Sportage have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Kia Sportage?

Combined fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2025 Kia Sportage front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2025 Kia Sportage?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.