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2014 Kia Sportage

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$21,600 - $28,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 18, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive driving dynamics

Standard feature list could have been elaborated

More powerful and efficient 2.4-liter engine

Towing prowess

Refreshed exterior grille

Tuned suspension

6-speed manual transmission has been stripped

Specs & Features

$23,100

price

182 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

177 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.4L 4cyl AWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 Kia Sportage bashes carefree on the track with its tweaked base 182 hp 2.4L I-4 engine, an increase of 6 hp from last year, along with the same 260 horsepower 2.0L Turbo I-4 powertrain On the SX, for a starting MSRP of $22,500. Having been introduced in both FWD and AWD layouts, its production belt of LX, EX, and SX trim levels, which are pretty frugal, loaded with ample features, and practical in their outplay with an interior cargo capacity of up to 54.6 cu-ft and towing prowess of 2,000 lbs throughout. Up for sale with specs such as the enhanced suspension tuning besides those newer front grille and fog lights are another level up for this 5-seater SUV despite the slaughter of its 6-speed manual transmission this season. 

 

 

2014 Kia Sportage Buying Advice

The 2014 Kia Sportage belongs to the generation that spans from 2011 to 2016. The 2014 Sportage has received some refresh all across its range but they tend to make a huge difference over the 2013 MY and its predecessors. Moreover, with a price increment of just $500, the 2014 Sportage seems to be a reasonable bargain compared to the previous model. For the best value, go with the EX trim. It adds several more features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera with rear parking sensors, a cooling glove box, and 18-inch alloy wheels. You also get the UVO infotainment system paired with an Infinity six-speaker audio system and HD Radio. Seating enhancements include a power-adjustable driver’s seat and heated front seats.

The Kia Sportage 2014 continues its rivalry with a top speed of 132 MPH against the thrusts of the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and VW Tiguan. And so does its mileage economy of up to 28 MPG with which 428 miles of range at max is just right there at your pedal without breaking a sweat. Blessed with a spacious cabin with enough room just like last year, the Sportage seems all set to go toe to toe against the trendsetters. 

2014 Kia Sportage for sale

The 2014 Kia Sportage can be availed of for your daily commute with standard financing of as high as $201/month for 72 months that is subjected to increase to $372/month considering the payment months reduce to 36. If you want to buy a used 2014 Kia Sportage, the average price range from $14,000 to $20,000, depending on the trim, features, condition, location, and mileage.

Buying Advice

The EX trim is the best fit for all for its price tag as it brings in the right comfort creature with automatic air conditioning and heated front seats over the base LX. And it stays as relevant in its balance between performance and fuel economy with its 184 hp engine when compared to the more expensive SX edition. Therefore, one should prefer EX over others. 

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2014 Kia Sportage remains one of the most reliable SUVs in the space with a J.D power rating of 80 while enriching you with a thrill of 7.9 seconds 0-60 MPH sprint with its 260 horsepower turbocharged SX. Though its price range varies from $22,500 to $29,300, its command over the dynamics goes untarnished and unchanged across all siblings, thanks to its high-end newly upgraded suspensions. 

Speaking of the finances, the Kia Sportage 2014 is prone to having a maintenance expense of $5,041 and repairing of $2,036 for the entry-level LX. However, these figures shoot up at $5,315 and $2,480 respectively as we incline towards the lineup-topping SX trim with the AWD platform. As far as the depreciation of its resale value is concerned, one can expect it to fall between the $12,989-$13,994 curve throughout. Shoppers will take comfort in the high-reliability ratings and safety ratings of the Kia Sportage. It is backed by Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile new-car powertrain warranty, plus a one-year/12,000-mile Platinum warranty for non-powertrain parts.

Buying Advice

The EX trim is the best fit for all for its price tag as it brings in the right comfort creature with automatic air conditioning and heated front seats over the base LX. And it stays as relevant in its balance between performance and fuel economy with its 184 hp engine when compared to the more expensive SX edition. Therefore, one should prefer EX over others. 

Features
9.0/10

The 2014 Kia Sportage is available in 3-trim levels with the base LX with the front-wheel-drive starting at $22,500. Even the bare-bones Sportage LX gets Cloth Upholstery as its standard touch along with 6-speaker Audio System. While for $25,900, the EX trim goes on to add heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control as extra. 

The SX trim is the last one in the queue with assets like exclusive 18-inch SX design wheels and a 7-speaker Infinity Audio System for an investment of $27,800. The auto-leveling headlamps and Clean Tex Cloth Seat Trim further extend its inherent offerings. 

Trim

LX

EX

SX

MSRP (FWD)

$22,500

$25,900

$27,800

MSRP (AWD)

$24,000

$27,400

$29,300

Key Features

17-inch alloy wheels

 18-inch alloy wheels

18-inch SX design wheels
 

6-speaker Audio System

Heated front seats

7-speaker Infinity Audio System
 

Cloth Upholstery

Upgraded Cloth Upholstery

Clean Tex Cloth Seat Trim
  Manual air-conditioning

Dual-zone automatic climate control

 Auto-leveling headlamps
 

Manually adjustable seats

6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat

  

Models with the Premium package have navigation and a panoramic sunroof. Kia has added a number of new features to the 2014 Sportage, including a new Supervision gauge cluster for top models, along with a new navigation system and UVO eServices, with apps and expanded services. 

Fuel Economy
7.0/10

"Both engines use gasoline direct-injection technology that helps maximize power and fuel economy." - Kelley Blue Book

The 2014 Kia Sportage returns EPA estimated 21 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highways, and 24 MPG combined when its 182 hp 2.4L I-4 engine and FWD are employed. This helps it to have a combined range of 367 miles while the maximum figure could be 428 miles on the highway. However, the 2.0L Turbo I-4 powertrain is 1 MPG less efficient overall in that same FWD platform while the AWD configuration goes down by 2 MPG when compared to the FWD. 

Models

2014 Kia Sportage

2014 Honda CR-V

2014 Mazda CX-5

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

MPG (City)

21

23

26

18

MPG (Highway)

28

31

35

26

MPG (Combined)

24

26

29

21

Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)

15.3

15.3

14.8

16.8

Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles)

321 / 428 / 367

352 / 474 / 398

385 / 518 / 429

302 / 437 / 353

Coming on the rivals, the 2014 Sportage has a 5 MPG lower combined fuel economy than the CX-5 which makes the former breathe out 62 miles earlier on average. Even the CR-V has got 31 miles extra combined range when compared to the Sportage owing to its 2 MPG better mileage altogether. In the end, cometh VW Tiguan with its 14 miles lower range coverage than the Kia counterpart as it is a 3 MPG less efficient gas guzzler. 

Interior
7.0/10

"Functionally, there is much to like inside the 2014 Kia Sportage SUV." - Kelley Blue Book

The interior of the 2014 Kia Sportage feels a little underwhelming inside the LX trim as the configuration has been home to only manually adjustable cloth seats and manual air conditioning. However, things get slightly attractive as we get in the EX trim as the heated front seats along with that upgraded cloth upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control enhance your comfort and touch by a margin. 

Not just that, the Kia Sportage 2014 even houses a 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat on the front as well for the EX and SX editions. But the Clean Tex Cloth Seat Trim remains special to the SX variant only across the lineup. Considering the ability to go with maximum volume, the Kia Sportage can accommodate cargo from 26.1 cu-ft to 54.6 cu-ft which retains to be as it is for all formats. 

Models

2014 Kia Sportage

2014 Honda CR-V

2014 Mazda CX-5

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

5

Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)

39.1 / 56.7 / 41.4

39.9 / 58.6 / 41.3

40.1 / 57.5 / 41.0

39.1 / 56.2 / 40.1

Second Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)

38.5 / 55.1 / 37.9

38.6 / 56.4 / 38.3

39.0 / 55.5 / 39.3

39.0 / 55.0 / 35.8

Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)

26.1

37.2

34.1

23.8

Maximum Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)

54.6

70.9

65.4

56.1

As per data, the 2014 Sportage offers a 2.3 cu-ft larger cargo volume than the VW Tiguan in normal arrangement but has an 11.1 cu-ft smaller cargo capacity than the CR-V. The Mazda CX-5 has been organized to have 8 cu-ft bigger cargo engulf than the Sportage as well. Apart from these, we have a UVO infotainment system for the EX and SX editions. 

The Kia Sportage has been equipped with a 6-speaker Audio System for the LX for musical rhymes that is switched to an even better 7-speaker Infinity Audio System inside the Sportage SX and Sportage EX. In addition to that, the satellite radio is also there for all but Voice Activation and Speed Compensated Volume Control have been devoid inside the LX.

  • Cloth/Clean Tex seats
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seats
  • Cruise control
  • UVO infotainment system
  • 6-speaker Audio System
  • Satellite radio
  • Voice activation

Exterior
8.0/10

The 2014 Kia Sportage retains the same silhouette from top to bottom in those similar 8 exterior colors. But it welcomes a recently updated front grille that is encompassed by the newer fog light and optional Xenon headlights. And on top comes the roof rack rails for the EX and SX configurations. 

The Kia Sportage 2014 sails in style on 17-inch and 18-inch wheels. Though the LX, EX, and SX are major mimics of each other but they tend to deviate in their class of functioning as the auto-leveling headlamps have been integrated only for the SX unline the projector-beam halogen headlamps of the LX and EX. 

Models

2014 Kia Sportage

2014 Honda CR-V

2014 Mazda CX-5

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Curb Weight (lbs)

3,280

3,305

3,194

3,397

Length (in)

174.8

178.3

178.7

174.5

Width (in)

73.0

71.6

72.4

71.2

Height (in)

64.4

64.7

65.7

67.1

Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

6.3

8.5

6.9

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

103.1

106.3

102.5

Going by the figures, the CX-5 has 1.7 inches higher ground clearance than the Sportage which will simply give it freedom while maneuvering off-roads. Also, the Tiguan is 117 lbs heavier than the 2014 Sportage because of which it is certain to struggle a little bit more on the gradient drive than the latter. 

Some of the standout exterior features are as follows:

  • Lip spoiler
  • Projector-beam halogen headlamps
  • LED taillights
  • Fog lights
  • 17-inch alloy wheels

Safety
7.0/10

The 2014 Kia Sportage has been marked with a 4-star NHTSA safety rating and "Good" in almost all IIHS parameters except the front small overlap(driver-side). Reinforcing its status of well-built chassis through its safety scores, the standard assets of the Sportage's safety suite are other add-ons that multiply its safety stance. Some of them have been mentioned below:

  • Electronic stability control
  • ABS
  • Driveline traction control
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Back-up camera
  • Brake assist

Competition
7.0/10

2014 Kia Sportage vs. 2014 Honda CR-V

The 2014 Kia Sportage has been engineered to have better towing capacity and power curve than the Honda CR-V. However, it lags behind the CR-V when it is a matter of cabin spaciousness, build quality, and range practicality. Hence, one can go for the HR-V considering its better value proposition on a bigger picture. 

2014 Kia Sportage vs. 2014 Mazda CX-5

The 2014 Kia Sportage and the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have similar towing prowess but one will be more thrilled while throttling the Sportage because of its higher power surge and dynamics. But once done way with those, the CX-5 will get you more roominess inside the cabin for a longer range. All in all, both have their respective edges against each other, making both of them equally desirable. 

2014 Kia Sportage vs. 2014 VW Tiguan

The 2014 Kia Sportage might be a little shy in its towing capability and power performance against the VW Tiguan. But it compensates for those losses with its superior range coverage, comfortable rear row, and parallel safety stature. Therefore, one can have either of them for this model year. 

Final Verdict

The 2014 Kia Sportage is one of the bestsellers in the space with its enormous jolt, decent dynamics, and impressive practicality. Being an SUV capable to do all the daily on-road while letting your hands on the off-road as well, its overall frame doesn't give up under any circumstance. Though it is still believed that its standard feature list for the LX trim could have been improved but apart from that one won't be disappointed with it. 

Trims

    LX
    $21,600 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    EX
    $25,000 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    SX
    $26,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 260 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 269 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 114 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

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Price

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Engine

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Rating

7.6

Horsepower

260 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

269 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

Capacity

5

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2014 Kia Sportage vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9 sec17.5 sec114 mph
    		6.8 sec15.4 sec122 mph
    		6.9 sec--
    		7.3 sec15.6 sec-
    		7.3 sec15.5 sec-
    		8.1 sec15.2 sec120 mph
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    2014 Kia Sportage vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.3 gal.321.3/428.4 mi.
      		26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.384.8/518 mi.
      		26 mpg33 mpg28 mpg14.5 gal.377/478.50 mi.
      		25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg14 gal.350/462 mi.
      		25 mpg31 mpg27 mpg16.6 gal.415/514.6 mi.
      		23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.3 gal.351.9/474.3 mi.

      2014 Kia Sportage vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		174.8 in.73 in.64.4 in.6.8 in.103.9 in.
        		187.8 in.72.5 in.66.3 in.6.9 in.112.5 in.
        		185.3 in.72.8 in.66.3 in.6.9 in.112.5 in.
        		184.6 in.74 in.66.1 in.7.3 in.106.3 in.
        		184.2 in.76 in.67 in.7.9 in.111.2 in.
        		183.3 in.70.9 in.66.1 in.8.5 in.105.1 in.

        2014 Kia Sportage vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		26.1 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.
          		39.3 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.70 cu.ft.
          		36.3 cu.ft.-65.7 cu.ft.
          		29.7 cu.ft.104.4 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.Jeep USA
          		32.2 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.9 cu.ft.
          		34.3 cu.ft.98.1 cu.ft.68.1 cu.ft.

          2014 Kia Sportage vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		54.6 cu.ft.26.1 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.-
            		53.6 cu.ft.24.8 cu.ft.54.9 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            		48.4 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.61 ft.
            		83.1 cu.ft.34.3 cu.ft.68.1 cu.ft.-
            		10.3 cu.ft.10.3 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            		73.4 cu.ft.38.4 cu.ft.73.4 cu.ft.-

            2014 Kia Sportage vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		2000 lbs.1311 lbs.3280 lbs.
              		5000 lbs.1058 lbs.4148 lbs.
              		4500 lbs.1065 lbs.3190 lbs.
              		4500 lbs.1000 lbs.3679 lbs.Jeep USA
              		3500 lbs.1328 lbs.4056 lbs.
              		2000 lbs.1265 lbs.3232 lbs.

              2014 Kia Sportage SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              2

              Investigations

              117

              Complaints
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