Every published figure for the 2027 Kia Sportage, sourced and dated: 187 horsepower from the 2.5-liter gas engine, 232 from the Hybrid and 268 from the Plug-In Hybrid, on a 108.5-inch wheelbase carrying 74.1 cubic feet of cargo. Outten Kia in Hamburg sells all three, and the numbers below come from Kia's own specification sheets and from fueleconomy.gov, not from a summary of them.

Where the three powertrains differ, they are shown side by side rather than blended, because on this nameplate a figure that is right for one is wrong for another. The tank, the transmission, the cargo floor, the rear legroom and the tow rating all change with the powertrain.

2027 Sportage Engine and Powertrain Specifications

Specification	Gas	Hybrid	Plug-In Hybrid
Engine	2.5L 4-cyl GDI	1.6L turbo GDI hybrid	1.6L turbo GDI plug-in
Displacement	2,497 cc	1,598 cc	1,598 cc
Horsepower	187 hp @ 6,100 rpm	232 hp combined	268 hp combined
Torque	178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm	271 lb-ft combined	271 lb-ft combined
Electric motor	None	64 hp @ 1,800-2,100 rpm	97 hp @ 2,300-3,600 rpm
Battery	None	1.49 kWh lithium-ion	13.8 kWh lithium-ion
Transmission	8-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Compression ratio	13.0:1	10.5:1	10.5:1
Recommended fuel	Regular 87 or higher	Regular 87 or higher	Regular 87 or higher

The gas engine is naturally aspirated with a 13.0:1 compression ratio and combined direct and port injection. Both electrified cars use the same 1.6-liter turbocharged four in a Transmission Mounted Electric Drive layout, which puts the motor between engine and gearbox and is why they keep a conventional geared automatic instead of a CVT. The Plug-In Hybrid charges in 2.0 hours at 240 volts.

Two details in that table repay a second look. The gas engine's 13.0:1 compression ratio is high for a naturally aspirated four running regular fuel, and it is how Kia gets 28 mpg combined out of a car with no electric assistance at all. And the electrified cars' 271 lb-ft is identical between Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid: the difference between those two is the motor's output, 64 horsepower against 97, not the torque they make.

Sportage Exterior Dimensions

Dimension	Measurement
Wheelbase	108.5 in
Length	184.4 in
Width	73.4 in
Height, LX without roof rails	65.4 in
Height, AWD with roof rails	66.3 in
Height, X-Line and X-Pro Prestige	66.9 in
Ground clearance, front-drive	7.1 in
Ground clearance, all-wheel drive	8.3 in
Approach angle, AWD	18.9 degrees
Departure angle, AWD	26.9 degrees
Turning radius	19.3 ft

At 66.9 inches the X-Line and X-Pro Prestige are the tallest Sportages, which is the figure to check against a low garage door or a parking deck clearance bar. The 1.2-inch ground-clearance gain belongs to all-wheel drive itself, not to the X-Line badge, so an all-wheel-drive LX sits as high as an X-Line does.

Sportage Interior Dimensions

Measurement	Front	Rear
Legroom	41.4 in	41.3 in
Headroom, no sunroof	39.6 in	39.4 in
Headroom, with sunroof	37.8 in	38.0 in
Shoulder room	57.5 in	55.6 in
Hip room	54.8 in	53.4 in

Rear legroom within a tenth of an inch of the front is the number that defines this cabin. The Plug-In Hybrid is the exception at 39.5 inches, giving up 1.8 inches to its battery, and every other Sportage measures 41.3.

Cargo volume, SAE	Gas	Hybrid	Plug-In Hybrid
Behind front row, floor low	74.1 cu ft	73.7 cu ft	65.5 cu ft
Behind rear seat, floor low	39.6 cu ft	39.5 cu ft	34.5 cu ft
Behind front row, floor high	69.3 cu ft	65.4 cu ft	-
Seating capacity	5	5	5

The dual-level cargo floor is standard, and the low-position figures are the ones quoted above the high-position ones because that is the maximum a shopper actually loads to. Raising the floor trades volume for a flat load surface and a covered well.

Cargo numbers on this vehicle are published two ways and both are Kia's, because the floor moves. Every figure quoted here is the SAE measurement, and the low-position and high-position sets are never mixed inside one row. The Plug-In Hybrid's 65.5 cubic feet is its lowest-position figure, which makes it directly comparable to the 74.1 above it rather than an apples-to-oranges number.

Sportage Wheels, Tires and Chassis

Trim	Wheel	Tire
LX	7.0J x 17 alloy	235/65R17
EX and SX	7.5J x 18 alloy	235/60R18
SX-Prestige and X-Line	7.5J x 19 alloy	235/55R19
X-Pro Prestige	7.0J x 17 alloy	235/65R17

Suspension is a McPherson strut front and a multi-link rear with gas shocks on every trim. Steering is a column-mounted motor-driven rack at 13.7:1, 2.41 turns lock to lock. Brakes are 320 mm by 30 mm at the front and 300 mm by 10 mm at the rear, with an Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold. The LX carries a tire mending kit with a compact spare optional; every trim above it carries the compact spare as standard.

Sportage Fuel Economy and Weight

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined
Gas FWD	25	33	28
Gas AWD	24	30	26
Gas X-Pro Prestige	23	26	24
Hybrid FWD	40	42	41
Hybrid AWD	35	36	35
Plug-In Hybrid	83 MPGe on electricity	36 on gas only

EPA estimates, fueleconomy.gov, read 2026-08-26. Your mileage will vary.

Weight and capacity	Gas	Hybrid	Plug-In Hybrid
Curb weight FWD	3,434 lb	3,598 lb	AWD only
Curb weight AWD	3,603 lb	-	4,226 lb
GVWR FWD	4,740 lb	-	AWD only
GVWR AWD	4,872 lb	-	5,379 lb
Fuel tank	14.3 gal	13.7 gal	-
Towing, trailer brakes	2,500 lb	2,000 lb	2,000 lb
Towing, no trailer brakes	1,653 lb	1,653 lb	1,653 lb

Maximum tongue weight is 220 pounds. The Plug-In Hybrid is the heaviest Sportage at 4,226 pounds, 623 more than a gas all-wheel-drive car, which is the battery and the drive hardware together.

Sportage Key Features by Trim

Standard on every trim: Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion with car, pedestrian, cyclist detection and junction turning; Lane Following Assist; Lane Keeping Assist; Lane Departure Warning; Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go; a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines; High Line tire-pressure monitoring; front and rear USB-C charging.

From EX: heated front seats, a 10-way power driver's seat with two-way lumbar, SynTex artificial leather, wireless charging with a cooling fan, Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist. From SX: the 12.3-inch ccNC navigation system with Kia Connect and over-the-air map updates, Harman Kardon premium audio, and the two-position memory driver's seat. From SX-Prestige: ventilated front seats, an eight-way power passenger seat, the Surround View Monitor with 3D view, the Blind-spot View Monitor and Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse.

The pattern in that ladder is worth naming: the safety content is flat and the convenience content climbs. A buyer choosing an LX over an SX-Prestige gives up ventilated seats, cameras and screens, and gives up none of the collision-avoidance or lane-keeping hardware. That is not true of every compact SUV, and it changes what a base trim means here.

Sportage Safety Equipment

Airbags are dual front advanced airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and rear seat-mounted side airbags, standard on all trims. Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors and High Line tire-pressure monitoring that reports pressure per corner are also standard throughout.

Every 2027 Sportage sold at Outten Kia carries the full active-safety suite from the base LX up, which is unusual at this price and is worth checking against any cross-shop on a Reading or Allentown shopping list.

Sportage Warranty Coverage

Coverage	Term
Powertrain Limited Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles
Basic Limited Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
Limited Anti-Perforation Warranty	5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance	5 years / 60,000 miles
Hybrid battery system	10 years / 100,000 miles

All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See the Warranty and Consumer Information Manual or your Kia retailer for details.

What These Specs Mean in Practice Around Berks County

Three figures do most of the work here. The 41.3 inches of rear legroom means a rear-facing seat or a tall passenger fits without moving the front seat forward, which is the daily reality that a spec sheet usually hides. The 8.3 inches of all-wheel-drive ground clearance clears the ruts and frost heaves that appear on secondary roads across Berks and Schuylkill counties every March. And the 13-mpg gap between a front-drive gas Sportage and a front-drive Hybrid is roughly a third less fuel on the same US-222 or I-78 commute.

Weight is the quiet one. A gas front-drive Sportage has 1,306 pounds between its curb weight and its GVWR, which is the ceiling for passengers, cargo and tongue weight combined. Five adults and their luggage will use a good part of that, and it is the number to work from before a roof box goes on.

The tow rating is the figure most often misread. Twenty-five hundred pounds with trailer brakes covers a small utility trailer or a pair of personal watercraft to Beltzville State Park, and 1,653 pounds is the ceiling without brakes, which is what most rental trailers actually are.

2027 Sportage Specifications FAQ

How long is the 2027 Kia Sportage?

184.4 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase, 73.4 inches wide, and 65.4 to 66.9 inches tall depending on trim and roof rails.

What is the 2027 Sportage curb weight?

3,434 pounds front-wheel drive and 3,603 pounds all-wheel drive for the gas car. The front-drive Hybrid is 3,598 pounds and the Plug-In Hybrid is 4,226 pounds.

What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Sportage?

2,500 pounds with trailer brakes for the gas model and 2,000 pounds for the Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid. Without trailer brakes all three are rated 1,653 pounds. Maximum tongue weight is 220 pounds.

How big is the Sportage gas tank?

14.3 gallons on the gas model and 13.7 gallons on the Hybrid.

What is the ground clearance of the 2027 Sportage?

7.1 inches with front-wheel drive and 8.3 inches with all-wheel drive. Approach angle is 18.9 degrees and departure angle 26.9 degrees on all-wheel-drive models.

How much cargo space is behind the rear seat?

39.6 cubic feet in the gas Sportage with the dual-level floor in its low position, 39.5 in the Hybrid and 34.5 in the Plug-In Hybrid.

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