2000 Kia Sportage

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2000 Kia Sportage is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.0L 4-cylinder

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

Not available

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement	2.0 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	4 to 5
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 19, 2026.

09E025000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Reported May 11, 2009. View on NHTSA
09E012000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Reported April 7, 2009. View on NHTSA
04V305000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Reported June 24, 2004. View on NHTSA
00V205000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE. THESE VEHICLES WERE DISTRIBUTED WITH OWNERS MANUALS WITH AN INCORRECT JUMP START DIAGRAM. THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTING ARE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, THE DIAGRAM DEPICTS THE JUMPER CABLES ATTACHED TO THE WRONG POLARITY TERMINALS. IF THE DIAGRAM WERE FOLLOWED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE RESULTING IMPROPER CONNECTIONS COULD…
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADHESIVE LABEL WITH THE CORRECT ILLUSTRATION TO PERMANENTLY AFFIX TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MANUALS.
Reported July 27, 2000. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 19, 2026

Data verified: October 19, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2000 Kia Sportage have?

2.0L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Kia Sportage?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2000 Kia Sportage front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2000 Kia Sportage?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 19, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.