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    2011 Kia Sportage

    New from

    $25,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 9.2 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $25,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $39,490 for the Platinum.

    There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2010.

    Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (130kW/227Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/392Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (122kW/197Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2011 Sportage is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    79.18 - 82.32 kW/t
    45.64 kW/t
    121.77 kW/t
    Boot Space
    740 litres
    395 litres
    740 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.5 - 9.2 L/100km
    6 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    598 - 733 km
    571 km
    1,067 km
    Price
    $25,990 - $39,490
    $25,990
    $55,250
    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
    1,980 - 2,140 kg
    1,980 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 kg
    1,300 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    28.1°
    18°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    28.2°
    21°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 mm
    172 mm
    323 mm

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    2011 Kia Sportage Specs

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    Si

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Hyundai Xd
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.33
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.1
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1547
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 740
      • Departure Angle: 28.2
      • Front Headroom (mm): 992
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1364
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1051
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1440
      • Front Track (mm): 1614
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 172
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 49.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10580
      • Overall Height (mm): 1635
      • Overall Length (mm): 4440
      • Overall Width (mm): 1855
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 977
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1246
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 963
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
      • Rear Track (mm): 1615
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2640
    • 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: 8.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 210
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: Theta Ii
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • 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
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 625
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 113
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 166
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 122
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 197
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • 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 Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • 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 Reclining Type: Manual
      • 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: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • 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 Descent Control System
      • 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: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • 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: Fixed
      • 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): 1600
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1980
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1451
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.86
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1645
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
      • Bore Engine: 88.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 221
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2359
      • Stroke Engine: 97.0
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 598
      • 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): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 115
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 177
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 130
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 227
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1588
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1551
    Removes from Si:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.33
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1635
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 210
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 625
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 113
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 166
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 122
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 197
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1980
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1451

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Storage
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from SLi:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2011 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the Platinum with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the SLi with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.2L 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, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.7 L/100km
    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    2011 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 Si that starts from $25,990.

    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Platinum that starts from $39,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and Platinum.

    The largest Kia Sportage is the SLi which measures 1855mm wide, 4440mm in length and sits 1645mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the SLi which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the SLi which weighs 2140 kg (kerb weight).

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