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 July, 2002. 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 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 1999 2.0 16V DOHC has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 163 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 660 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other Kia Sportage versions - with manual gearbox (Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC MT 4x4), and with manual gearbox (Kia Sportage 1999 Wagon 2.0 16V DOHC MT 4x4) available:
  • Kia Sportage 1999 2.0 16V DOHC MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 14.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km
  • Kia Sportage 1999 Wagon 2.0 16V DOHC MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 14.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.2 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 ... 2002. July 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 262 g/km
Power: 128 HP ON 5300 RPM Torque: 175 NM ON 4700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 163 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.0 (combined) 14.7 (urban) 8.9 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.32m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.65m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
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)
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