2016
Kia Sportage

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$31,490
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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr LX
    Starts at
    $22,150
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LX
    Starts at
    $23,650
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr EX
    Starts at
    $25,350
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr EX
    Starts at
    $26,850
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr SX
    Starts at
    $29,990
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr SX
    Starts at
    $31,490
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Compact crossover SUV seats five
Choice of four-cylinder engines
Front- or all-wheel drive
Panoramic moonroof available
Ventilated front seats available

The good & the bad

The good

Modern design
Interior quality
Front-seat headroom
Luxury features available

The bad

Short side windows reduce visibility
Large rear doors might be difficult to open in tight spaces
Steering feel
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Kia Sportage base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 60,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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  • 2017
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Consumer reviews

85% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 56 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.5
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By Tired of the xx from South florida
Owns this car
October 28, 2023

Major oil issue not adressed

The car has a serious oil consumption problem not being addressed by the dealer all they do is recommend checking your oil more often but it consumes almost a quart of oil every week I didn't pay to have to do this on a regular basis great car lousy engine I'm sure this will be ignored because it's been documented for a while now no action being taken sounds like job security
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 1.0
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By Denise from Springfield, MO
Owns this car
May 25, 2021

LOVE MY NEW RIDE!

This vehicle handles so great; very easy and comfortable! There is plenty of leg room and passenger room. The dash is easy to navigate and a really fun vehicle to drive. I LOVE it! And, so does my co-pilot, 26 year old son with Down Syndrome -- it met his approval too!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Kia Sportage?

The 2016 Kia Sportage is available in 3 trim levels:

  • EX (2 styles)
  • LX (2 styles)
  • SX (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Kia Sportage?

The 2016 Kia Sportage offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Kia Sportage reliable?

The 2016 Kia Sportage has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Kia Sportage owners.

Is the 2016 Kia Sportage a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Kia Sportage. 85.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 56 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.6

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