2021 Kia Sportage Trims Comparison
2021 Sportage trim level differences
The 2021 Kia Sportage is available in one of four trims: the LX, S, EX and SX. All models come with a six-speed automatic transmission and your choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Which 2021 Sportage trim does Edmunds recommend?
There's a long list of standard features on all Sportage trims, but the EX really packs them in for the price. This model adds several visual upgrades as well as some that you'll feel right away, such as the power-adjustable driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Compare 2021 Sportage trims side-by-side
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San Antonio, TX
| Vehicle | Sportage LX | Sportage S | Sportage EX | Sportage SX Turbo |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | optional | optional | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional | optional | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Engine power | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 225/60R17 | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 19 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 20 / 28 / 23 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 377 / 492 miles | 377 / 492 miles | 377 / 492 miles | 328 / 459 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,305 lb. | 3,305 lb. | 3,305 lb. | 3,666 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.4 in. | 6.4 in. | 6.4 in. | 6.4 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. |
| Height | 64.4 in. | 64.8 in. | 64.8 in. | 64.8 in. |
| Length | 176.4 in. | 176.4 in. | 176.4 in. | 176.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in. | 105.1 in. | 105.1 in. | 105.1 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 30.7 cu. ft. | 30.7 cu. ft. | 30.7 cu. ft. | 30.7 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 60.1 cu. ft. | 60.1 cu. ft. | 60.1 cu. ft. | 60.1 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 37.9 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $37,005 | $38,895 | $40,033 | $42,544 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.49 | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.57 |
| Depreciation | $8,991 | $9,802 | $11,047 | $10,738 |
| Financing | $3,043 | $3,289 | $3,408 | $3,817 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,353 | $1,436 | $1,476 | $1,613 |
| Fuel | $8,424 | $8,424 | $8,424 | $9,519 |
| Insurance | $6,424 | $6,791 | $6,525 | $6,791 |
| Maintenance | $6,697 | $7,080 | $7,080 | $7,451 |
| Repairs | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,615 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth Black, premium cloth Gray, premium cloth Gray, cloth | Black, leatherette Gray, leatherette | Black, leatherette Black, leather Gray, leather Gray, leatherette | Beige, leather Black, leather Gray, leather |
| Exterior | Steel Gray Sparkling Silver Black Cherry Pacific Blue Burnished Copper Clear White Hyper Red | Steel Gray Snow White Pearl Sparkling Silver Black Cherry Pacific Blue Burnished Copper Hyper Red | Steel Gray Snow White Pearl Sparkling Silver Black Cherry Pacific Blue Burnished Copper Hyper Red | Steel Gray Snow White Pearl Sparkling Silver Black Cherry Pacific Blue Burnished Copper Hyper Red |