2013 Kia Sportage vs. 2014 Kia Sportage
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2014 Kia Sportage contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Kia Sportage and the 2014 Kia Sportage.
In comparing the 2013 Kia Sportage's and the 2014 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Kia Sportage has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 Kia Sportage has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2013 Kia Sportage and 2014 Kia Sportage have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2013 Kia Sportage's and the 2014 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Kia Sportage is a better car than the 2013 Kia Sportage.
Pricing: A used 2013 Kia Sportage ranges from $6,315 to $15,998 while a used 2014 Kia Sportage is priced between $6,999 to $16,551.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Kia Sportage and the 2014 Kia Sportage both lose 42.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Sportage is 8.2 out of 10. Kia Sportage is ranked 9 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Kia Sportage is ranked 27 and the Kia Sportage is ranked 27 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Kia Sportage is 7.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2013 Kia Sportage’s base engine makes 176 horsepower, and the 2014 Kia Sportage base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. This gives the 2014 Kia Sportage the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2013 Kia Sportage. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Sportage has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,849
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$19,000 - $27,030
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,150 - $27,680
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,741
Price Range:
$6,315 - $15,998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$11,918
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$8,324 - $28,340
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
80
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114,887
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,564
Price Range:
$6,999 - $16,551
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$12,991
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$9,216 - $30,631
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108,619
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Kia Sportage
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Kia Sportage
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.1 - 4.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 18.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 16.6
Kia Sportage Rankings
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46 out of / 67Kia Sportage Rankings
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11 out of / 19Ranking
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46 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Kia Sportage Trim Levels
Base, EX, LX, SX
2014 Kia Sportage Trim Levels
SX, EX, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
176 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
168 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 413 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3157 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3280 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Cherry
Silver
Bright Silver / Mineral SIlver
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Cherry
Silver
Bright Silver / Mineral SIlver
Blue
Twilight Blue
Brown
Sand Track
Green
Sage Green
Red
Signal Red
White
Clear White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Alpine Gray
