1,653 lbs without trailer braking and 2,000 lbs with trailer braking. All 2022 Kia Sportage variants have a maximum 2000-pound towing capacity without any drag when properly equipped with Kia's trailer brakes. Both the FWD and AWD-equipped Sportage models without trailer brakes have a base towing of 1,653 pounds. Those figures are remarkable for the size of the vehicle.
To tow safely, you will also need to equip your Kia Sportage with the towing package that adds a trailer hitch. The 2022 Kia Sportage cargo volume of up to 60 cubic feet is complemented by the Sportage's max payload is 1,292 pounds. Exceeding this weight could stress your powertrain.
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2022 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity
| Trim Name | Towing Capacity | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|
LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Nightfall 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) SX Turbo 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A) LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Nightfall 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) SX Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A) +6 More | 1653 lbs. | 3765 lbs. |
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2022 Kia Sportage vs. Competitor's Towing Capacity
| Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Sportage | 1653 lbs. | - | 3305 - 3765 lbs. |
| 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan | 1500 lbs. | 1157 lbs. | 150 - 3765 lbs. |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe | - | - | 3649 - 4076 lbs. |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 2000 lbs. | 1301 lbs. | 3329 - 3651 lbs. |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | - | - | 3490 lbs. |
| 2022 Ford Escape | - | - | 200 - 350 lbs. |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | - | 1102 lbs. | 500 - 4436 lbs. |
2021 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity
| Trim Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) S 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) S 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) SX Turbo 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) SX Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) +6 More | 1653 lbs. | 1107 lbs. | 3765 lbs. |
2021 Kia Sportage vs. Competitor's Towing Capacity
| Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Escape | 2000 - 3500 lbs. | - | 3298 - 3566 lbs. |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 2000 - 5000 lbs. | 1091 - 1213 lbs. | 3358 - 4502 lbs. |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | 1653 lbs. | 1107 - 1302 lbs. | 3305 - 3765 lbs. |
| 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | 1500 lbs. | 937 - 1146 lbs. | 3735 - 3825 lbs. |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 - 3500 lbs. | 897 - 1138 lbs. | 3591 - 4063 lbs. |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 1000 lbs. | 1098 - 1146 lbs. | 3309 - 3732 lbs. |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 | 2000 lbs. | 981 - 1045 lbs. | 3541 - 3825 lbs. |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | 1500 - 3500 lbs. | 1085 - 1240 lbs. | 3405 - 3755 lbs. |
2020 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity
| Trim Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) S 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) S 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) SX Turbo 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) SX Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) +6 More | 2000 lbs. | 1107 lbs. | 3765 lbs. |
2020 Kia Sportage vs. Competitor's Towing Capacity
| Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Escape | 2000 - 3500 lbs. | - | 3298 - 3551 lbs. |
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 2000 - 5000 lbs. | 1213 lbs. | 4222 - 4502 lbs. |
| 2020 Kia Sportage | 1653 - 2000 lbs. | 1107 - 1302 lbs. | 3305 - 3765 lbs. |
| 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | 1500 lbs. | 926 - 1124 lbs. | 3757 - 3847 lbs. |
| 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 - 3500 lbs. | 897 - 1138 lbs. | 3591 - 4063 lbs. |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 1000 - 1500 lbs. | 1223 - 1286 lbs. | 3300 - 3627 lbs. |
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 | 2000 lbs. | 981 - 1045 lbs. | 3541 - 3825 lbs. |
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | 1500 - 3500 lbs. | 1085 - 1240 lbs. | 3370 - 3620 lbs. |
