2009 Kia Sportage Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Kelley Blue Book Value®
$6,424 - $8,105
Used Fair Market Range
Crash Test Rating
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 23 HWY
Horsepower
140-173
Seats
5
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Kelley Blue Book Value®
$6,424 - $8,105
Used Fair Market Range
Crash Test Rating
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 23 HWY
Horsepower
140-173
Seats
5

Kia Sportage Ranked #7 by Owners

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By Kelley Blue Book Editorial Staff

You'll Like The 2009 Kia Sportage If...

If you're on a modest budget but don't want to give up comfort or convenience, you'll appreciate Kia's approach to the compact SUV segment. And, while its V6 engine produces little more ...

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Kia Sportage Models & Trims

LX Sport $6,459 - $7,872 EX Sport $6,424 - $8,105
Prices are Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range

Owner Reviews

4.4

86 Reviews

52% 36% 10% 1% 1 star 0%

Owner reviews are verified by our team and cannot be altered or removed.

Inside out fall apart vehicle.

The car is a tight fit for larger people. There is no arm room in the front seat. Little things have gone wrong with the car, like the sun visor will not stay up and needs to be replaced. There is an overhead bin for putting sunglasses in, but it fell apart. One of the seat belts in the back seat has never worked. The car runs good, but things on the inside that make the car comfortable to use are falling apart rapidly.

- Melissa C

It is reliable and also one of the highest ratings for safety in Its class.

I have had nothing major go wrong with my vehicle. I have had some wear and tear repairs but nothing to extreme. It drives well, reliable engine-wise, travelling wise, especially in snow. It starts no matter the weather and I enjoy the basic features. It is the perfect size for my style and needs. Not too big, not too small. I may even buy another newer Kia Sportage when I am in the market for a new vehicle.

- Leah S

The way my car is built helps me stay safe. . It rides solid on the road.

The Kia Sportage sets up just a little higher than other cars on the road which means I am not blinded by oncoming lights. Mine does not have auto seat adjustments but the seats are easily adjusted. It looks good and is fairly easy to maintain its good looks and that is important to me at my advanced age. Parts are not too expensive for me and I really love the way it rides.

- Prudence M
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Compare Models & Key Features

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Key Specs

Overview

Kelley Blue Book Value

Kelley Blue Book Value
$6,459 - $7,872
$6,424 - $8,105

Horsepower

Horsepower
140 - 173 hp
173 hp

Engine Type

Engine Type
2.0L DOHC 16
2.7L DOHC 24
2.7L DOHC 24
Interior Features

Convenience & Comfort

Universal Garage Door Opener

Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional

Premium Sound System

Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional

Dimensions

Front Leg Room

Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.

Front Head Room

Front Head Room
40.7 in.
40.7 in.

Rear Leg Room

Rear Leg Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.

Second Head Room

Second Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.

Entertainment

MP3 Player

MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional

Satellite Radio

Satellite Radio
Not Available
Optional

CD Player

CD Player
Not Available
Optional

Heating & Cooling

Navigation & Communication

Navigation System

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional

Seats

Passengers

Passengers
5
5

Heated Front Seats

Heated Front Seats
Not Available
Optional
Exterior Features

Accessories

Rear Spoiler

Rear Spoiler
Optional
Optional

Running Boards

Running Boards
Optional
Optional

Dimensions

Tire Width

Tire Width

Wheelbase

Wheelbase
103.5 in.
103.5 in.

Turning Radius

Turning Radius
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.

Length

Length
171.3 in.
171.3 in.

Width

Width
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Mechanical Specs

Engine & Performance

Weight

Weight
3230 - 3527 .lbs
3351 - 3527 .lbs

Horsepower

Horsepower
140 - 173 hp
173 hp

Torque

Torque
136 - 178 ft. lbs.
178 ft. lbs.

Maximum Tongue Weight

Maximum Tongue Weight
100 .lbs
100 .lbs

Fuel

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity
15.3 - 17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.

Combined

Combined
9 - 12 mpg
9 - 12 mpg

City

City
18 mpg
18 mpg

Highway

Highway
23 mpg
23 mpg

Suspension

Transmission

Safety Features

Features

Automatic Headlights

Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Optional

Assistance

Air Bags

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

  • Front

  • Overall

  • Rollover

  • Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

  • Moderate Overlap Front

  • Side

  • Roof Strength

  • Driver-side Overlap Front

    N/A

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

JD Power Rating
Not Rated by JD Power

*JD Power Circle Ratings

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