Regardless of what you drive or what vehicle you’re shopping for, engine performance should be one of your top priorities. After all, a vehicle is only as good as its engine, right? The Kia Sportage is known for its style, affordability, technology, and versatility, but what kind of engine options come under its hood? Keep reading to learn about just that.
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2020 Kia Sportage engine options 
There are two different engines available for the 2020 Sportage. The LX (base), S, and EX trims all come with a 181-horsepower, 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine. The top-of-the-line SX trim sports a turbocharged 240-horsepower, 2.0-liter I-4 engine. All trims are available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive and every model comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the efficiency of these engine options fluctuates.
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2020 Kia Sportage fuel economy
Fuel efficiency generally varies by driver as it is dependent on many different factors. To get the best gas mileage from the 2020 Sportage, you will want to opt for the base engine and front-wheel drive. This way, you will average up to 30 highway mpg, 23 city mpg, and 26 combined mpg. The SX trim comes with much more power and thrill, but that comes at a cost to efficiency. SX versions average up to 26 highway mpg, 21 city mpg, and 23 combined mpg. Anyone interested in learning more about the Kia Sportage should come to Family Kia of St. Augustine! We can walk you through everything else you need to know, or you can take a carefree stroll around our lot. We are here to help you any way we can!