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Kia Sportage Cargo Space
How much the Sportage carries depends on the powertrain more than the trim. This guide uses the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, for cargo volume, seating and size. Other model years can differ.
39.6 cu. ft.behind the rear seat, gas
74.1 cu. ft.rear seat folded, gas
73.7 cu. ft.rear seat folded, Hybrid
65.5 cu. ft.rear seat folded, Plug-in Hybrid
How much cargo space does the Kia Sportage have?
Kia lists 39.6 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 74.1 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down for the 2027 Sportage, the same on all six gas trims. The 2027 Sportage Hybrid is listed at 39.5 and 73.7 cubic feet and the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid at 34.5 and 65.5 cubic feet.
2027 Sportage cargo volume
| 2027 model | Trims | Behind rear seat | Rear seat folded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage | LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige | 39.6 cu. ft. | 74.1 cu. ft. |
| Sportage Hybrid | LX, S, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige | 39.5 cu. ft. | 73.7 cu. ft. |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | X-Line, X-Line Prestige | 34.5 cu. ft. | 65.5 cu. ft. |
From the Cargo volume (SAE) rows of the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia measures the gas and Hybrid figures with the dual-level cargo floor in its low position and the Plug-in Hybrid figures in its lowest position.
Kia lists one set of cargo figures for every trim of each model, so the trim you choose doesn't change cargo room. You can also see the Sportage and Sportage Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.
Sportage seats, cargo floor and liftgate
Five seats
Kia lists 5-passenger seating for the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
60/40 split rear seats
Every 2027 Sportage gas trim has 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats; the Sportage Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid have 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
Dual-level cargo floor
Kia lists a dual-level cargo floor as standard on every 2027 Sportage gas and Sportage Hybrid trim.
Smart Power Liftgate
Standard on every 2027 Sportage gas trim except the LX, on the Sportage Hybrid EX, X-Line and SX Prestige, and on both Plug-in Hybrid trims.
From the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026.
Sportage passenger room
| 2027 Sportage (gas) | Front / rear |
|---|---|
| Legroom | 41.4 / 41.3 in. |
| Headroom, without sunroof (LX, EX) | 39.6 / 39.4 in. |
| Headroom, with sunroof | 37.8 / 38.0 in. |
| Shoulder room | 57.5 / 55.6 in. |
| Hip room | 54.8 / 53.4 in. |
From the Interior Dimensions rows of the 2027 Sportage specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia lists the same 41.4 / 41.3 inches of legroom for the Sportage Hybrid and 41.4 / 39.5 inches for the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
Sportage exterior size
| 2027 Sportage (gas) | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in. |
| Width | 73.4 in. |
| Ground clearance, FWD / AWD | 7.1 / 8.3 in. |
| Height, without roof rails | 65.4 in. FWD / 66.1 in. AWD |
| Height, with roof rails | 65.6 in. FWD; 66.3 or 66.9 in. AWD, depending on trim |
From the Exterior Dimensions rows of the 2027 Sportage specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia lists the same length, wheelbase and width for the Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
For the right engine oil, see our Sportage oil type and capacity guide, and for tire inflation, the Sportage tire pressure guide.
Michigan City Kia service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Sportage cargo space questions
How much cargo space does a Kia Sportage have?
Kia lists 39.6 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 74.1 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down for every 2027 Sportage gas trim (SAE, with the dual-level cargo floor in its low position).
Does the Sportage Hybrid have less cargo space?
Slightly. Kia lists 39.5 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 73.7 cubic feet with it folded for the 2027 Sportage Hybrid, 0.1 and 0.4 cubic feet less than the gas Sportage.
How much cargo space does the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid have?
Kia lists 34.5 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 65.5 cubic feet with it folded for the 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid X-Line and X-Line Prestige, with the dual-level cargo floor in its lowest position.
Do the Sportage rear seats fold flat?
Kia lists 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats for every 2027 Sportage gas trim and 60/40 split-folding rear seats for the Sportage Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Kia does not describe the folded seats as flat.
Which Sportage trims have a power liftgate?
Kia lists the Smart Power Liftgate as standard on every 2027 Sportage gas trim except the LX, on the Sportage Hybrid EX, X-Line and SX Prestige, and on both Sportage Plug-in Hybrid trims.
How many people does the Sportage seat?
Five. Kia lists 5-passenger seating for the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
Questions about a Sportage?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can answer questions about the Sportage cargo area, and our service team can help keep your Sportage maintained.
Sources
Cargo volume, seating, rear seats, cargo floor, liftgate, interior and exterior dimensions and ground clearance are from the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sportage specifications (LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige): cargo volume, seating, rear seats, cargo floor, liftgate, interior and exterior dimensions, ground clearance, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Hybrid specifications (LX, S, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige): cargo volume, seating, rear seats, cargo floor, liftgate, legroom, exterior dimensions, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid specifications (X-Line, X-Line Prestige): cargo volume, seating, rear seats, liftgate, legroom, exterior dimensions, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
