2026 Kia Sportage

SUV · 1.6L Turbo I4 · AWD

83/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.6L Turbo I4
Horsepower	187 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.8 sec
Top speed	120 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	29 mpg (26 city / 32 hwy)
Range	456 miles
MSRP	$28,715
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Bold, distinctive front-end styling
Big back seat and cargo area for the class
Roomy cabin with high-quality materials
Long warranty for peace of mind

What's not

Base engine feels slow to accelerate
Turbo can hesitate from a standstill
Pricey once you add features
Ride firmer than some rivals

The engine

Gamma

1.6L Turbocharged I4

A willing, free-revving small-displacement turbo that builds boost early and pulls cleanly through the mid-range, giving compact crossovers and hot hatches a surprisingly eager character.

Part of Hyundai-Kia's Gamma engine family, introduced in 2006 as an all-aluminum successor to the older Alpha unit; the turbocharged T-GDI version (codenamed G4FJ) arrived in 2011.

The Gamma family switched to a timing chain instead of a belt and shed about 15 kg versus its predecessor through aluminum block and head construction.
The turbo version uses a twin-scroll turbocharger to cut lag, and the same basic engine has powered everything from the Veloster and Kona to the i30 and Ceed.

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The six sub-scores behind the 83 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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