Owner guide · Michigan City Kia · Michigan City, IN
What Engine Does the Kia Sportage Have?
Engine, horsepower, torque, transmission and drivetrain for the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, from Kia's compare trims and specs pages on kia.com.
187 hp2.5L 4-cylinder, gas Sportage
232 hpSportage Hybrid, combined
268 hpSportage Plug-in Hybrid, combined
271 lb.-ft.combined torque, both hybrids
What engine is in the 2027 Kia Sportage?
Kia.com lists a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder with 187 hp and 178 lb.-ft. and an 8-speed automatic on every 2027 Sportage gas trim. The Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid use a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with a full parallel hybrid system and a 6-speed automatic, rated at 232 hp and 268 hp combined.
Three Sportage powertrains for 2027
| Sportage | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage (gas) | 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder | 187 hp at 6,100 rpm | 178 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm | 8-speed automatic |
| Sportage Hybrid | 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system | 232 hp combined | 271 lb.-ft. combined | 6-speed automatic |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system | 268 hp combined | 271 lb.-ft. combined | 6-speed automatic |
From Kia's 2027 Sportage, 2027 Sportage Hybrid and 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs pages on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
2027 Sportage gas engine by trim
All six 2027 Sportage gas trims use the same 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder (187 hp, 178 lb.-ft.) with an 8-speed automatic. What changes by trim is the drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Output | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder | 187 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| EX | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder | 187 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| SX | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder | 187 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | Front-wheel drive |
| X-Line | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder | 187 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | All-wheel drive |
| SX Prestige | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder | 187 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| X-Pro Prestige | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder | 187 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | All-wheel drive |
From Kia's 2027 Sportage compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Drivetrain is from the Drivetrain line; kia.com lists all-wheel drive as standard on the X-Line and X-Pro Prestige and available on the LX, EX and SX Prestige.
Sportage Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid engines
Both electrified Sportage models use a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder (1,598 cc) with Kia's full parallel hybrid system and a 6-speed automatic. Kia.com rates the Sportage Hybrid at 232 hp and 271 lb.-ft. combined, and the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid at 268 hp and 271 lb.-ft. combined.
| Sportage Hybrid trim | Output | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 232 hp, 271 lb.-ft. combined | Front-wheel drive |
| S | 232 hp, 271 lb.-ft. combined | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| EX | 232 hp, 271 lb.-ft. combined | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| X-Line | 232 hp, 271 lb.-ft. combined | All-wheel drive |
| SX Prestige | 232 hp, 271 lb.-ft. combined | All-wheel drive |
From Kia's 2027 Sportage Hybrid compare trims and specs page on kia.com (Layout line), read November 9, 2026.
For the 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (X-Line and X-Line Prestige, both all-wheel drive), kia.com breaks the output down: the engine makes 177 hp at 5,500 rpm and 195 lb.-ft. at 1,500-4,500 rpm, and the electric motor makes 97 hp at 2,300-3,600 rpm and 224 lb.-ft. at 0-2,100 rpm. Its hybrid battery is listed at 13.8 kWh and 360 V.
From Kia's 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
Sportage engine specifications
| Specification | Sportage (gas) | Sportage Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Valve timing | Dual continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) | Dual continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel delivery | Direct injection (GDI) and multi-port injection (MPI) | Gasoline direct injection (GDI) |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher |
From Kia's 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs pages on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
Comparing fuel use or room inside? See our Sportage mpg guide and Sportage cargo space guide. For engine oil, see Sportage oil type and capacity.
Michigan City Kia sales hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Sales hours as listed on Michigan City Kia's website, November 9, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Sportage engine questions
What engine does the 2027 Kia Sportage have?
Kia.com lists a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc) with an 8-speed automatic on every 2027 Sportage gas trim. The hybrid models use a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with a full parallel hybrid system.
How much horsepower does the Kia Sportage have?
The 2027 Sportage gas engine is rated at 187 hp at 6,100 rpm. Kia.com lists 232 hp combined for the Sportage Hybrid and 268 hp combined for the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
Is the Kia Sportage turbocharged?
The 2027 Sportage gas engine is a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder, and kia.com does not list it as turbocharged. The Sportage Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid use a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder.
Which Sportage has the most torque?
Kia.com lists 271 lb.-ft. combined for both the 2027 Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, compared with 178 lb.-ft. for the gas Sportage.
What fuel does the Kia Sportage take?
Kia.com lists regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher, for the 2027 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid.
Want to drive a Sportage?
Michigan City Kia is at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Drive the gas Sportage and the Sportage Hybrid back to back.
Sources
Engines, displacement, valve train, valve timing, compression ratio, fuel delivery, horsepower, torque, transmissions, hybrid battery, fuel requirement and drivetrain by trim are from Kia's 2027 Sportage, 2027 Sportage Hybrid and 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs pages on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sportage compare trims and specs: engine, horsepower, torque, transmission, drivetrain, AWD, fuel requirement, image, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Hybrid compare trims and specs: engine, combined horsepower and torque, transmission, layout, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs: engine and motor output, combined output, hybrid battery, layout, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- Address and sales hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 9, 2026
