2026 Kia Sportage X-Line
AWD · Gas · MSRP $33,090
What the X-Line adds over the LX (+$4,300)
| Spec | LX | X-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Connected services brand | — | Kia Connect |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3697 lbs | 3827 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3434 lbs | 3603 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4740 lbs | 4872 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 38 in |
| EPA City MPG | 25 mpg | 24 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 33 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Overall height | 65.4 in | 66.9 in |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-way driver lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Power windows with auto up/down on all four windows, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Temporary spare wheel tire, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand, Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)
Specifications
Brakes
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — |
| Total interior volume | — |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 66.9 in |
| Overall length | 184.4 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 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 | 187 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| EPA City MPG | 24 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 26 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38 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 Driver 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 | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.648:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3827 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3603 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4872 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Convenience (4 standard, 1 optional)
- 12V Power outlets (x2) standard
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock standard
- Power windows with auto up/down on all four windows standard
- Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm standard
- Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality optional
Exterior (12 standard, 2 optional)
- Acoustic Front Windshield standard
- Auto light control (ALC) standard
- Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline standard
- Heated outside mirrors standard
- Hidden single muffler standard
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) standard
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler standard
- LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams standard
- LED rear combination lamps standard
- Outside mirror turn signal indicators standard
- Power tilt-slide sunroof optional
- Power-folding outside mirrors optional
- Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass standard
- Temporary spare wheel tire standard
Infotainment (3 standard, 1 optional)
- 12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth optional
- 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth standard
- 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-mounted audio controls standard
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery s
- Wireless device charging 15W (Qi) standard
Interior (5 standard, 3 optional)
- Day/night interior rear-view mirror standard
- Front seatback pockets standard
- Interior door handles - metal paint standard
- LED 2nd row lamp optional
- LED cargo lamp optional
- LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors standard
- LED overhead console lamp optional
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel standard
Powertrain (3 standard, 0 optional)
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) standard
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive standard
- Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand standard
Safety (26 standard, 6 optional)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) standard
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) standard
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) optional
- 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
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) optional
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) standard
- Immobilizer standard
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) standard
- Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) standard
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) standard
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C optional
- Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R) optional
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) standard
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) standard
- Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S) optional
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) standard
- Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) 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
- Surround View Monitor (SVM) optional
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line standard
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) standard
Seating (4 standard, 1 optional)
- 2-way driver lumbar support standard
- 6-way Manual Passenger Seat standard
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat standard
- Heated front seats standard
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position optional
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.
Insure it for less
Insurers price the 2026 Sportage very differently. A two-minute comparison across 100+ carriers is the cheapest ownership win there is.
Compare insurance →Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Data on this page is never influenced by that.