Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 37 recorded runs

Kia Sportage 0–60 Times

The Kia Sportage 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 37 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Kia Sportage is the 2011 Kia Sportage SX T-GDI, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Kia Sportage is the 1998 Kia Sportage SUV, which took 12.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.10 seconds at 72.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Kia Sportage tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.42 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.38 seconds at 86.05 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.1sec 2011 SX T-GDI

Average 0–60 8.42sec Across 37 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.38sec @ 86.1 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 12.8sec 1998 SUV

Across 37 verified runs, the Kia Sportage ranges from 6.1 to 12.8 seconds 0–60, with a 8.42-second average.

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Tests by model year

37 tests · 12 years

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Model Year 12

2026

Kia Sportage · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.55 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#10

2026 Kia Sportage HEV SX-Prestige

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.3 mph

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0–60 mph 7.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.60 sec

Trap Speed 90.3 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 35 C / 36 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #10 of 37

#15

2026 Kia Sportage HEV SX-Prestige

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.50 sec

Trap Speed 91.0 mph

Engine 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 35 C / 36 H / 36 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #15 of 37

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Kia Sportage on record is the 2011 Kia Sportage SX T-GDI, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.70 seconds at 96.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Kia Sportage is the 1998 Kia Sportage SUV, which takes 12.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.10 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 37 verified runs, a Kia Sportage reaches 60 mph in 8.42 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.38 seconds at roughly 86.1 mph.

We have verified test data for 12 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Sportage can do, not a single marketing claim.

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