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    2010 Kia Sportage

    New from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.1 - 10.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $32,490 for the EX.

    There are 2 variants of the Sportage available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (129kW/241Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/304Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (104kW/184Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2010 Sportage is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    63.69 - 79.14 kW/t
    44.1 kW/t
    111.92 kW/t
    Boot Space
    667 litres
    395 litres
    667 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.1 - 10.9 L/100km
    6.4 L/100km
    12 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    532 - 817 km
    532 km
    1,000 km
    Price
    $24,990 - $32,490
    $24,990
    $63,320
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,050 - 2,260 kg
    2,000 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,600 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    28.8°
    22°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    28.9°
    21°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 mm
    185 mm
    323 mm

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    2010 Kia Sportage Specs

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    LX

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Toned
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.16
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.8
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1886
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 667
      • Departure Angle: 28.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1033
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1440
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1695
      • Overall Length (mm): 4350
      • Overall Width (mm): 1800
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1000
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1388
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 945
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
      • Rear Track (mm): 1540
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2630
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 220
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu3
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1975
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.5
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 58
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 630
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 141
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 104
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Hinge
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1621
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    EX

    Adds to LX:
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.14
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
      • Bore Engine: 86.7
      • Co2 Level (combined): 259
      • Engine (l): 2.7
      • Engine (cc): 2656
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 75.0
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 532
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 175
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 129
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from LX:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Rear Colour: Toned
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.16
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 220
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1975
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.5
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 630
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 141
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 104
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1621
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    2010 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the EX with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the EX with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Sportage variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Kia SportageFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.0 L/100km
    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    2010 Kia Sportage Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?

    The Kia Sportage offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Kia Sportage FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the LX that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the EX that starts from $32,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is offered by the EX which can tow 1600 kg

    The largest Kia Sportage is the EX which measures 1800mm wide, 4350mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the EX which has 129kW of power from its 2.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the EX which weighs 2260 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.