Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC

Kia Sportage 1994 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC has been produced from October, 1994 to August, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 128 horsepower on 5300 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Sportage 1994 - 1999 version and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 4700 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Kia Sportage 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.1 litres.

Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.7 litres per 100km (8.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 500 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 600 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Kia Sportage version with automatic gearbox (Kia Sportage 1996 2.0i 16V DOHC AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 12.6 litres per 100 km.
Kia Sportage 1994

Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC technical data

Model: Kia Sportage 2.0i 16V DOHC
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 1994. October ... 1999. August 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 279 g/km
Power: 128 HP ON 5300 RPM Torque: 175 NM ON 4700 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 172 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.7 (combined) 15.0 (urban) 9.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.34m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.70m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 347 litres
Trunk max capacity: 640 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1928 kg

Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC engine FED

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.1 litres (4.3 quarts)
Power 128 - 140 HP ON 5300 RPM
Torque 171 - 181 NM ON 4700 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 13 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1996 onwards.

Engine also used on Kia Optima Kia Carens Kia Magentis Kia Clarus

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Sportage crossover [1994 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i SOHC 4x4 2.0 Petrol 95 HP 12.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Sportage 1994 2.0i 16V DOHC 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 14.7 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 128 HP 11.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Sportage 1996 2.0i 16V DOHC 4x4 Jun 1996 — Aug 1999

Most powerfull petrol version (128 HP)

2.0 Petrol 128 HP 12.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Sportage 1997 2.0 TD 4x4 Jun 1997 — Aug 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (83 HP)

2.0 Diesel 83 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Sportage 1997 2.0 TD 4x4 Jan 1997 — Aug 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (83 HP)

2.0 Diesel 83 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Sportage 1997 2.2 D 4x4 Jan 1997 — Aug 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 63 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
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