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    2014 Kia Sportage

    New from

    $25,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.2 - 8.6 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 $41,590 for the Platinum.

    There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2013.

    Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (122kW/205Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/392Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2014 Sportage is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    77.22 - 81.77 kW/t
    43.77 kW/t
    108.66 kW/t
    Boot Space
    740 litres
    395 litres
    740 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.2 - 8.6 L/100km
    1.9 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    674 - 764 km
    600 km
    1,132 km
    Price
    $25,990 - $41,590
    $25,990
    $52,490
    Warranty (Years)
    5 - 7 years
    3 years
    7 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
    1,945 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 kg
    800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    28.1°
    16.7°
    29.9°
    Departure Angle
    28.2°
    21°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 mm
    150 mm
    323 mm

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    2014 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 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
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • 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): 80.9
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • 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 Measurement Standard: Sae
      • 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): 10600
      • 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
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 58
      • 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
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 690
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • 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): 205
      • 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: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20110331
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Diesel
      • 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
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • 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
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • 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: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • 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
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem 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): 1508
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1472
    • 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: 70
      • 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: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Si Premium

    Adds to Si:
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Includes Rear View Camera
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Si:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    SLi

    Adds to Si Premium:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • Speaker Brand Name: Infinity
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Touch Screen
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.22
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1645
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 674
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 115
    • Storage
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1580
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1544
    Removes from Si Premium:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.9
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1635
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 690
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 113
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1980
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1508
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1472

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • 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
    • Visibility
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from SLi:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2014 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 7.2L 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 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.6L 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, FWDUnleaded8.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.2 L/100km
    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    2014 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 $41,590.

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