Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC

Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC has been produced from August, 1999 to February, 2003. 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 1999 - 2006 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 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 1999 2.0 16V DOHC has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC fuel consumption is 10.2 litres per 100km (9.8 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia Sportage 1999 - 2006 versions, fuel consumption in city - 13.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 12.1 litres per 100 km, which is 19% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Kia Sportage fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Kia Sportage versions - with automatic gearbox (Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC AT 4x4), and with automatic gearbox (Kia Sportage 1999 Wagon 2.0 16V DOHC AT 4x4) available:
  • Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 15 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 11.0 litres per 100 km
  • Kia Sportage 1999 Wagon 2.0 16V DOHC AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 15 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 11.0 litres per 100 km
Kia Sportage 1999

Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC technical data

Model: Kia Sportage 2.0 16V DOHC
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 1999. August ... 2003. February 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 241 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)
Top speed: 172 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.2 (combined) 13.6 (urban) 8.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 12.1 l/100km (19.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.32m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.65m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 640 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2220 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 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 1999 2.0 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
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 [1999 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 i 4x4 2.0 Petrol 95 HP 11.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC 4x4 Aug 1999 — Feb 2003

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

2.0 Petrol 128 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Sportage 1999 Wagon 2.0 16V DOHC 4x4 Aug 1999 — Feb 2003

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

2.0 Petrol 128 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC 4x4 Aug 1999 — Jul 2002 2.0 Petrol 128 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Sportage 1999 Wagon 2.0 16V DOHC 4x4 Aug 1999 — Sep 2002 2.0 Petrol 128 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 TD 4x4 Aug 1999 — Dec 2000 2.0 Diesel 83 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Sportage 1999 reviews
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