Compare the Kia Sportage 2025 LX AWD VS Kia Sportage 2021 LX S AWD
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
MSRP: 32295$
MSRP: 29295$
Features
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Body
Suv
Suv
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Port/Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Engine
2.5L GDI+MPI DOHC I4 CVVT
2.4L GDI I4 DOHC D-CVVT
Emissions
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
222 (Est)
237
Transmission
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64
-
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65
3.19
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.72
4.21
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.42
1.39
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.24
3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.91
2.64
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.79
-
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
0.77
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.86
1.80
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Trans Type
8
6
Vehicle
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD
Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Front Head Room
37.8 (in)
39.3 (in)
Front Hip Room
54.8 (in)
54.3 (in)
Front Leg Room
41.4 (in)
41.5 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 (in)
57.1 (in)
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
-
98.6 (ft³)
Second Head Room
38 (in)
39.1 (in)
Second Hip Room
53.4 (in)
51.2 (in)
Second Leg Room
41.3 (in)
38.2 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
55.6 (in)
55.1 (in)
Weight Information
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Base Curb Weight
3543 (lbs)
3739 (lbs)
Total Option Weight
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Mileage
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
EnerGuide Estimate - City
10.1 (Est) (L/100 km)
10.7 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
8.7 (Est) (L/100 km)
9 (L/100 km)
Trailering
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
165 (lbs)
200 (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1653 (lbs)
2000 (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1653 (lbs)
2000 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
165 (lbs)
200 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1653 (lbs)
2000 (lbs)
Engine
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.4 L/144
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
187 @ 6100
181 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
178 @ 4000
175 @ 4000
Type
2.5L GDI+MPI DOHC I4 CVVT -inc: idle, stop and go null
2.4L GDI I4 DOHC D-CVVT null
Electrical
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
-
Suspension
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Front Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P225/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P225/55HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
-
Wheels
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 (in)
18 X 7 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 (in)
18 X 7 (in)
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Size
Compact (in)
-
Steering
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38.6 (ft)
34.7 (ft)
Brakes
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 (in)
12 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 (in)
11.9 (in)
Fuel Tank
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
54.1 (L)
62 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Height, Overall
65.6 (in)
64.4 (in)
Length, Overall
183.5 (in)
176.6 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
8.3 (in)
6.8 (in)
Track Width, Front
63.8 (in)
63.5 (in)
Track Width, Rear
64.1 (in)
63.6 (in)
Wheelbase
108.5 (in)
105.1 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73.4 (in)
73 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
74.1 (ft³)
60.1 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
39.6 (ft³)
30.7 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
39.6 (ft³)
30.7 (ft³)
Equipment
Mechanical
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
150 Amp Alternator
3.65 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
4850# Gvwr
54.1 L Fuel Tank
70-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine: 2.5L GDI+MPI DOHC I4 CVVT -inc: idle, stop and go
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic -inc: drive mode select
3.195 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control
62 L Fuel Tank
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine: 2.4L GDI I4 DOHC D-CVVT
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
GVWR: 2,150 kgs (4,740 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select
Exterior
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Grille w/Metal-Look Accents
Black Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Metal-Look Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Roof Rack Rails Only
Splash Guards
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 235/65R17
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 17" Alloy
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Wheel Well Trim
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
Clearcoat Paint
Dark Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front License Plate Bracket
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Grille
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Splash Guards
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: P225/55R18 -inc: tire mobility kit
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 18" Black Alloy
Entertainment
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
6 Speakers
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls
Radio: Audio System -inc: USB connectivity, 8" display audio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 speakers
1 LCD Monitor In The Front
6 Speakers
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Aux Audio Input Jack and Voice Activation
Radio: AM/FM/MP3 -inc: 8" display audio, Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, USB input jacks and steering wheel mounted audio controls
Streaming Audio
Interior
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
1 12V DC Power Outlet
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
4-Way Passenger Seat
6-Way Driver Seat
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Seat Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: height adjustable driver seat
Illuminated Glove Box
Immobilizer
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Trip Computer
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Vinyl Door Trim Insert
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
3 12V DC Power Outlets
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Seat Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: height adjustable driver seat
Illuminated Glove Box
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Trip Computer
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Vinyl Door Trim Insert
Safety
Kia Sportage 2025
LX AWD
Kia Sportage 2021
LX S AWD
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Ped/Cyclist
Lane Keeping Assist System (lkas) w/Lane Following Assist (lfa) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System (lkas) w/Lane Following Assist (lfa) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance Back-Up Camera
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)