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About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Kia Sportage's used prices in Australia typically range from $14,000 for the SI (fwd) variant and topping out at $20,300 for the Gt-line (awd).
There are 9 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol (122kW/197Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (136kW/400Nm) and 2.4L petrol (135kW/237Nm). Available with 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 Sportage was offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2016 Kia Sportage Price
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $33,990 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $38,590 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $41,590 |
| 2.4L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $43,490 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $33,990 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $34,990 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $38,990 |
Si Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $29,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2016 Kia Sportage Specs
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2016 Kia Sportage Dimensions
1635mm
1855mm
4440mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage
The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the Si (AWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 6.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the PLATINUM (AWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 8.8L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Sportage variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Sportage | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Kia Sportage Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage offers a 7 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Sportage FAQs
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the Si (FWD) that starts from $14,000.
The most expensive Kia Sportage is the GT-LINE (AWD) that starts from $20,300.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: Si (AWD), SLi (AWD), GT-LINE (AWD), GT-LINE GREY LEATHER (AWD), PLATINUM (AWD) and PLATINUM (AWD) (GREY PACK).
The largest Kia Sportage is the Si (AWD) which measures 1855mm wide, 4480mm in length and sits 1645mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the Si (AWD) which has 136kW of power from its 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ engine.
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The heaviest Kia Sportage is the Si (AWD) which weighs 2250 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.