Kia Sportage Base (2005) price & specs
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Overview
The 2005 Kia Sportage Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Sportage is regarded as a small SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $30,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sportage is powered by a 2.7L 6-cylinder engine that has 129 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 241 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sportage Base uses 11.4L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 570km per full tank
The Kia Sportage measures 1695mm (66.7 inches) in height, 4350mm (171.3 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1688kg (3721.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sportage Base comes standard with 235/60 R16 front tyres and 235/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2005 Kia Sportage Base has a 186mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 600kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 512 mm |
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Engine
Engine Bore: 86.7
Engine Cc: 2656
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.1
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 2.7
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 75
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 65
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 11.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 11.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 180
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 112
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 175
Power Maximum Power Kw: 129
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 241
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Drive Assisted Four Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 66.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1886
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 23.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 667
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10800
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1540
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.3
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 186
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 66.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1695
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 171.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4350
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1800
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.6
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1540
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.5
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2630
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1033
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 1000
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 54.6
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1386
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 54.6
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1388
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1070
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 37.2
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 945
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1440
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1430
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 28.8
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 28.9
Bumpers
Front Color: Toned
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Toned
Rear Location: Rear
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 600
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1323
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2200
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4850
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1688
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3721
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: net
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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