2002 Kia Sportage | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

IIHS Crash Test

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

18 -19 City / 21 -23 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

130

Seats

4 -5

Positive Owner Reviews

Daryl Eileen C

It does burn a lot of gas.

The great little SUV. It is reliable and has plenty of room in the back for packages. It is a heavy car I always feel safe. . It is a gas guzzler. Love it for a smaller SUV that has 4 wheel drive.

Donna N

It's not cheap to replace parts. Has low miles on it.

I love my truck, because I can jump in it all times of the year and go anywhere I want to. It comes in handy for transporting family and friends.

Debbie W

It is mechanically sound, new tires, a tune up, and oil changes is all it needed.

The size is perfect for my needs. It is a very comfortable ride. The poor gas mileage is certainly a negative.

Kimberly S

It is the best one of Its kind.

I like to be able to go when I want to go. I like how it is reliable and looks good. I like how it seems to have It's own personality.

Brent W

Overall best little family car we have had. A tip of the hat to simplicity.

For the year and age of the vehicle it performs great. There is some wear and tear, but it has always been well maintained. I especially like the simplicity of the vehicle. The steering is great. The ride is comfy. It always starts and never lets us down. There is plenty of storage room in the back. We do a little bit of everything in ours.

Sarah W

Reliable vehicle - bad AC/heat

My Kia was 12 years old by the time I drove it and it had sat unused in a driveway for 10 years. It is not quality or luxurious, however, it gets me where I need to go. It has been mostly reliable and honestly a really good vehicle for me. The main problem with it has been the air conditioning and heat did not work when I first got it. We eventually got them to work, but then the A/C stopped working. Later on the heat stopped working. Currently the fan is broken, so I barely get anything out of it when I'm driving down the highway. That is the only consistent problem I have had with this vehicle.

crystal r

Even though it's suppose to be a 5 seater, it only sits 4 comfortably. The cargo area isn't very big either so transporting a lot of laundry can be a hassle (or anything else bigger than a suitcase really)!

I love my Sportage. It's just the right size for me, but not quite big enough for the 5 members of my family at once. It does the job, I can get to Point B from Point A and vice versa, it's a gas saver, and my insurance rates are lower having this vehicle.

Joann E

My Kia and its aging body and parts even though it is loved very much.

It being an older vehicle I am not beginning to have problems with it. Things are starting to break or stop working such as windows, locks etc. . . Paint job has started to have the worn look also. But I do love my car.

Negative Owner Reviews

Shelby H

It is a nice size between a sedan and suv

It spits gas back out when pumping gas. The check engine light never goes off, the timing belt broke. The brakes have given out. There are shorts in the dashboard lights

Jayson C

That my car is super tiny and i can't really haul any friends around in it.

I dislike that i don't have a key fob and everytime i get in the car the alarm sounds..i like that i have a vehicle that i can use.

Mckenzie B

It is small and has plenty of trunk space.

My car is very old but recently I have had to fix many things. I do not remember everything, but some I do remember are the starter replacement, brakes replacement, transmission fluid leak, power steering replacement, it has broken down twice in the past two years, faulty wires, severe decrease in miles per gallon (only about 12-13) and other various complications.

Susan C

I like how small it is. I just don't like that it's a 4 cylinder. It is hard to keep up with other cars on the street.

It's a slow older car gas mileage is OK. I wish it had a least a 6 cylinder motor.

Kia Sportage Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

2dr Convertible Auto

130 HP 20-20 MPG 4 Seats

2dr Convertible Manual 4WD

130 HP 21-21 MPG 4 Seats

4dr Manual

130 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Auto

130 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Manual 4WD

130 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Auto 4WD

130 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats

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2002 Kia Sportage Owner Reviews

3.94

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4 stars

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3 stars

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Linsey L on February 17, 2021

Comfortable, good gas mileage, no problems.

My car gets me by! It has never had any major problems, and minor really either! I think my car is very comfortable. It also does pretty well on the gas mileage. I travel from school and my hometown quite often, and it does really good with that as well.

Ronnie R on February 7, 2021

It's been pretty easy to maintain.

I like that it's a Kia, as I'd always heard good things. I don't like the condition it's in, it could use some work, but still gets me around. I liked the price. I paid $1000 as is, put $1000 into it, and it's served me well.

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Ranks #10 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2002 Kia Sportage has an average owner rating of 3.94 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 13 other Compact SUVs.

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2002 Kia Sportage

3.94

Ranks #4 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Kia Sportage has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #4 of 13 other Compact SUVs.

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2002 Toyota RAV4

31 MPG

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27 MPG

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2002 Kia Sportage

23 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

2002 Kia Sportage: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: Want to know what type of oil is needed on the 2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L If You live in an area above -4F, it's recommended to use 5W-20. In areas below 32F, it is recommended to use 5W-30. If it is -25 to 29F,...

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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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