Model year guide

1996 Kia Sportage

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Kia Sportage is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 81 on record.

1996 Kia Sportage at a glance

Combined18–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Kia Sportage MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,650
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Kia Sportage costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,250
Fuel only$18,250
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Kia Sportage vehicles on record

Other Kia Sportage model years

1996 Kia Sportage — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Kia Sportage get?

The 1996 Kia Sportage has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.