2011 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

If you own a 2011 Kia Sportage and you are wondering what the 2011 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity is, this article is for you. In this article, we have highlighted the payload capacity of 2011 Kia Sportage according to 2011 Kia Sportage user manual.

Everything at all you need to know ranging from engine choices, year and towing features. Continue reading below to find out all you need to know about 2011 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity.

2011 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

A 2011 Kia Sportage can tow 1,000 pounds. The payload is 1,230 to 1,340 pounds. The torque is between 176-hp @ 6,000 rpm and 260-hp @ 6,000 rpm.

2011 KIA SPORTAGE	SPECS	BRAKED CAPACITY
Si (FWD)	2.0L, Regular Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN	1600kg
SLi (AWD)	2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO	1600kg
SLi (AWD)	2.4L, Regular Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.4L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO	1600kg

2011 Kia Sportage Engine Choices

The 2011 Kia Sportage comes with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that makes 176 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on base models; all other trims get a six-speed automatic that reviewers say is pretty good.

With that in mind, we’d recommend the 134bhp 1.6 CRDi 134 48v diesel. It offers solid, flexible performance that will pull you up to motorway speeds with ease, even with a fully loaded car. Performance is similar to 1.6 TDI 115 versions of the Ateca and Karoq, with 0-60mph taking a reasonable 10.8sec.

2011 Kia Sportage Towing Features

The new Kia Sportage is roomier and better to drive than its predecessor. It’s also better to tow with. It’s a quick tow car as well as a stable one, needing just 12.2 seconds to pull from 30-60mph.

Conclusion

Be sure to read all of the information in your 2011 Kia Sportage owner’s manual for a more comprehensive understanding of what is recommended by the manufacturer when pulling a load.

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