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Engines & Power

Sportage Base FWD

Element LX 2WD 5-Spd AT

Forester 2.5i

Standard Engine 2.4L 176 hp I4 2.4L 166 hp I4 2.5L 170 hp H4
Horsepower 176 @ 6000 RPM 166 @ 5800 RPM 170 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 168 @ 4000 RPM 161 @ 4000 RPM 174 @ 4100 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 16/DOHC 16/DOHC 16/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2359 2354 2498
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.46 X 3.82 3.43 X 3.90 3.70 X 3.54
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/MPFI Gasoline/MPFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Sportage Base FWD

Element LX 2WD 5-Spd AT

Forester 2.5i

Standard Transmission 6-Speed Manual Overdrive 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive 6-Speed Manual Overdrive

Payload & Towing

Sportage Base FWD

Element LX 2WD 5-Spd AT

Forester 2.5i

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 100.00 103.60 113.10
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 26.10 25.10 34.40
Standard Towing (lb.) 2000 1500 1500
Max Towing (lb.) 2000 1500 2400
Standard Payload (lb.) No data No data 900
Max Payload (lb.) No data No data 900
Standard GVWR (lb.) 4497 No data 4480
Max GVWR (lb.) 4497 No data 4480

Braking & Traction

Sportage Base FWD

Element LX 2WD 5-Spd AT

Forester 2.5i

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A Std.
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control Std. Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.
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