2020 Kia Sportage Engine Performance
Are you in the market for a new crossover vehicle that offers excellent engine performance and fuel economy? If so, then you have a few excellent options available for you to explore. In particular, the 2020 Kia Sportage is one of the best crossover models available here in the Cape Girardeau, MO area! Customers in the area can find the 2020 Kia Sportage right here at Auffenberg Kia. Let’s take a closer look at the level of engine performance offered by the 2020 Kia Sportage engines together!
2020 Kia Sportage 2.4L I-4 Engine
The base engine available on the 2020 Kia Sportage is a 2.4L I-4 engine. This 181-horsepower engine is able to generate up to 175 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is able to achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
The Dynamax™ all-wheel-drive system with locking center differential is also an optional addition to this powertrain system. With the AWD system equipped, this engine offers a fuel economy rating of 22 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The 2.4L I-4 engine is standard on the LX, S, and EX trims of the 2020 Kia Sportage.
2020 Kia Sportage 2.0L Turbo I-4 Engine
The secondary engine offered on the 2020 Kia Sportage is a 2.0L turbo I-4 engine. This engine can generate up to 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Like the 2.4L I-4 engine, this engine is paired with the 6-speed automatic transmission. With front-wheel drive, the 2.0L turbo engine can achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
The 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine also can be equipped with AWD as well. With AWD equipped, the fuel economy of the 2020 Kia Sportage is slightly decreased to 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. The 2.0L turbo I-4 engine comes standard on the SX Turbo trim of the 2020 Kia Sportage.
Customers can explore the engine performance of the 2020 Kia Sportage for themselves by visiting us here at Auffenberg Kia in Cape Girardeau, MO today!
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