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2013 Kia Sportage

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

20 city, 25 highway, 22 combined

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  • Sportage trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors and Infinity Sound System as standard equipment this year.

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SX 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Infinity Sound System
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

260

Torque (ft-lbs)

269

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

14.5

Wheelbase

103.9"

Overall length

175.2"

Width

73"

Height

64.4"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 37.9"

Head room

F 39.1"/R 38.5"

Front tires

P235/55R18

Rear tires

P235/55R18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

300/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

3.9 out of 5

16 customer reviews
The 2013 Kia Sportage is a reliable vehicle with many built in features. The pro of the car is that it has many built in features. The con of the car is that it has low gas mileage. Customers love driving the car in bad weather because the all wheel drive is very responsive. The size of the car is very good for my Grandson. The car is easy to handle, reasonable on gas and comfortable to drive. The car is not that great a car. Wish i hadn't bought it. The car rides rough, stiff in all areas, doesn't get very good mileage, visibility is terrible. You bump your head getting into it. I have a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer that is a far superior car in ride, comfort, mileage than this KIA. The 2013 Kia Sportage is a very happy with the Sportage. The pros of the car are that it is a fun little SUV with tons of room and ample power even though its a 4cyl (175hp). The cons of the car are that the brakes are VERY touchy and a little goes a long way. The cabin noise is a little excessive compared to my '07 Camry. The ride quality is very bouncy compared to my sedan. This Sportage is a unibody and not built off a truck frame so I expected a little softer ride.

RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2006-2020 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of 09/21/2022. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

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RepairPal gave the Kia Sportage an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Sportage 6th out of 27 among Compact SUVs.

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