2026 Kia Sportage Performance

Whether you’re tackling your favorite trails or your morning commute, the Kia Sportage is up to the challenge. Boasting an impressive inline four-cylinder engine and a wide range of drive modes to help you fine-tune your performance, the 2026 Kia Sportage ensures you’re ready for whatever the Birmingham roads throw your way. Learn more about the 2026 Kia Sportage specs, from horsepower to mpg ratings, with this comprehensive guide from Julio Jones Kia.

2026 Kia Sportage Engine Specifications

No matter which 2026 Kia Sportage trim level you prefer, you’ll find the same great engine under the hood. Designed for flexible performance, the 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine provides the capability you need on and off the Montgomery roads. Explore the 2026 Kia Sportage engine specifications below to discover how much horsepower and torque you can expect from this popular Kia SUV:

• Engine: 2.5L inline 4-cylinder

• Transmission: 8-speed automatic

• Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available all-wheel drive

• Horsepower: 187 hp

• Torque: 178 lb-ft

• Standard Drive Modes: Normal, Smart, and Sport

• Available Terrain Modes (AWD Only): Mud, Snow, and Sand

2026 Kia Sportage Gas Mileage Ratings

While the 2026 Kia Sportage specs are impressive, this Kia SUV doesn’t sacrifice power for efficiency. Depending on the drivetrain, the Kia Sportage gas mileage ratings can be as high as 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, allowing you to make the most of every fill-up. Compare the Kia Sportage mpg ratings for both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations below:

• 2026 Kia Sportage MPG (FWD): 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined

• 2026 Kia Sportage MPG (AWD): 24 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined

While the above Kia Sportage gas mileage ratings are mostly consistent throughout the lineup, the X-Pro Prestige trim is an exception. When Livingston drivers select this top-level trim, they’ll receive fuel economy ratings of up to 23 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway for a total of 24 mpg combined.

Test-Drive A New Kia Sportage At Julio Jones Kia

When you’re ready to feel the power of the 2026 Kia Sportage engine firsthand, reach out to Julio Jones Kia. Our team will schedule a test drive at our Tuscaloosa dealership at your earliest convenience so you can get behind the wheel of this capable Kia SUV. In the meantime, continue learning about all the Kia Sportage specs, from cargo space to wheelbase length, with the in-depth guides at our research center.