2026 Kia Sportage S Hybrid
AWD · Hybrid · MSRP $32,790
What the S Hybrid adds over the LX (+$4,000)
| Spec | LX | S Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.1 cu-ft | 73.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.6 cu-ft | 39.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3697 lbs | 3994 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3434 lbs | 3803 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 13.7 gal |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4740 lbs | — |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 39.1 in |
| EPA City MPG | 25 mpg | 35 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 28 mpg | 35 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 33 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Overall height | 65.4 in | 66.3 in |
| Steering type | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) | Column Type - Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.648:1 | 3.320:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-way driver lumbar support, 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4), Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Shift-by-Wire transmission, Steering wheel paddle shifters, Temporary spare wheel tire, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand
Specifications
Brakes
| Front brake diameter | — |
| Front brake type | — |
| Rear brake diameter | — |
| Rear brake type | — |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 73.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — |
| Total interior volume | — |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 66.3 in |
| Overall length | 184.4 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 177 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| EPA City MPG | 35 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 35 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 36 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | — |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | — |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | — |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — |
Steering
| Steering type | Column Type - Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, Self-Leveling, Stabilizer Bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.320:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3994 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3803 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — |
| Payload capacity | — |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Convenience (2 standard, 0 optional)
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock standard
- Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm standard
Exterior (9 standard, 0 optional)
- Acoustic Front Windshield standard
- Auto light control (ALC) standard
- Heated outside mirrors standard
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) standard
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler standard
- LED rear combination lamps standard
- Outside mirror turn signal indicators standard
- Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass standard
- Temporary spare wheel tire standard
Infotainment (2 standard, 0 optional)
- Automatic Collision Notification s
- Connected roadside assistance s
- Find My Vehicle / Last-mile location s
- Remote door lock/unlock via smartphone app s
- Remote engine start via smartphone app s
- SOS Emergency Call button s
- Steering wheel paddle shifters standard
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls standard
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery s
Interior (2 standard, 0 optional)
- Day/night interior rear-view mirror standard
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel standard
Powertrain (4 standard, 0 optional)
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) standard
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive standard
- Shift-by-Wire transmission standard
- Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand standard
Safety (25 standard, 0 optional)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) standard
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC) standard
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW) standard
- Dual front advanced airbags standard
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags standard
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) standard
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) standard
- Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) standard
- Full-length side curtain airbags standard
- High Beam Assist (HBA) standard
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) standard
- Immobilizer standard
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) standard
- Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) standard
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) standard
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4) standard
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) standard
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) standard
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) standard
- Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic standard
- Rear side (2nd row) airbags standard
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) standard
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) standard
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line standard
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) standard
Seating (5 standard, 0 optional)
- 2-way driver lumbar support standard
- 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders standard
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat standard
- Cloth seating trim standard
- Heated front seats standard
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Sportage. Values are as published; confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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