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2006 Kia Sportage EX 4dr V6 Auto

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
19 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

103.9

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3351

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

2.7L/162

Fuel System:

MPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

173 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

178 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Dual-link

Front Tire Size:

P235/60R16

Rear Tire Size:

P235/60R16

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

17.2

Wheelbase (in):

103.5

Length, Overall (in):

171.3

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.84

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.71

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.04

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

120

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

7.9

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.06

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.4

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.0 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

40.7

Front Leg Room (in):

42.1

Front Shoulder Room (in):

56.7

Front Hip Room (in):

54.6

Second Head Room (in):

39.4

Second Leg Room (in):

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in):

56.3

Second Hip Room (in):

54.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.9

Height, Overall (in):

66.7

Track Width, Front (in):

60.6

Track Width, Rear (in):

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in):

7.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

66.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

23.6

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