Specs - 2008 Kia Sportage Technical Specifications
| Brakes | EX | LX |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | EX | LX |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | 66.6 | 66.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | 23.6 | 23.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) | | |
| Engine | EX | LX |
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| Displacement | 2.7L/162 | 2.0L/121 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 173 @ 6000 | 140 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 178 @ 4000 | 136 @ 4500 |
| Exterior Dimensions | EX | LX |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 171.3 | 171.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.5 | 103.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.9 | 70.9 |
| Fuel Tank | EX | LX |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.2 | 15.3 |
| Steering | EX | LX |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.06 | 3.06 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.4 | 35.4 |
| Suspension | EX | LX |
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| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Dual-link | Dual-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/stabilizer bar | w/stabilizer bar |
| Tires | EX | LX |
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| Front Tire Size | P235/60R16 | P215/65R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/60R16 | P215/65R16 |
| Transmission | EX | LX |
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| Drivetrain | 2 Wheel Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic | Manual |
| Trans Type | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle | EX | LX |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.7 | 40.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.7 | 56.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 103.9 | 103.9 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.2 | 37.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.3 | 56.3 |
| Weight Information | EX | LX |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3351 | 3230 |