Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

1998 KiaSportage 2WD

Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · Rear-Wheel Drive · 2.0 L 4-cyl

19MPGcombined

17city

21highway

A year of fuel$3,550

CO₂ from the tailpipe467.7 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 908 kia cars

Combined MPG 19 MPGbest 53 · avg 26

Annual fuel cost $3,550best $650 · avg $2,627

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1998 Kia Sportage 2WD is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with rear-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. It is in the EPA Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class. Official fuel economy is 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway, with a combined rating of 19 MPG. Its listed annual fuel cost is $3,550, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 467.74 grams per mile. These details help buyers assess its fuel use alongside its body classification and drivetrain. The model is identified as Sportage 2WD, with Sportage as its base model.

Who it is for

It may suit shoppers seeking a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. The MPG and annual fuel-cost figures help frame its running costs.

What is good

21 MPG highway
2.0 L four-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual transmission

What to know first

17 MPG city
$3,550 annual fuel cost
467.74 g CO2 per mile

Verdict

This Sportage pairs a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its 19 MPG combined rating and $3,550 annual fuel cost are central considerations.