KiaThe Kia Sportage 1st Gen was offered from 1994 – 2003 as a compact-suv. This generation spans 6 variants, with power ranging from 116 to 126 hp.
Performance Pick
Kia Sportage DOHC
126 hp · 0-60 in 14.2s · 21.1 mpg
Practicality Pick
Kia Sportage 2.0 16v Soft Top
116 hp · 0-60 in 14.2s · 22.8 mpg
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Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed103 – 107 mph
0-60 mph14.2 – 15.0 s
Power116 – 126 hp
Economy21 – 23 mpg
Weight3,170 – 3,519 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Variants (6)
Compact SUVGasolineKia1994–2002
Sportage
DOHC
$6,000 – $9,000
126
hp
5
seats
21.1
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineKia2000–2002
Sportage
Soft Top
$6,000 – $9,000
126
hp
5
seats
21.1
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineKia2000–2002
Sportage
Wagon
$6,000 – $9,000
126
hp
5
seats
21.1
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineKia2002–2003
Sportage
2.0 16v Soft Top
$6,000 – $9,000
116
hp
5
seats
22.8
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineKia2002–2003
Sportage
2.0 16v
$6,000 – $9,000
116
hp
5
seats
22.8
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineKia2002–2003
Sportage
Wagon 2.0 16v
$6,000 – $9,000
116
hp
5
seats
22.8
mpg