2027 Kia Sportage · Trim vs trim
2027 Kia Sportage EX vs X-Line: what's the difference?
The X-Line costs $4,000 more. MSRPs exclude $1,495 , taxes, title and dealer fees. It starts at $34,790, and the EX at $30,790. The X-Line adds and a . It also changes the , wheels and tires. It gets 26 , 2 less than the EX's 28.
Our Sportage data has all 13 US 2027 , 18 trim/drive builds, LX Convenience, EX Panoramic Sunroof and X-Line Technology . It doesn't have paint, upholstery colors, two-tone roofs, , incentives, allocation guarantees and vehicle-specific towing/ calculations yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | EX | X-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Combined mpg | EX28 mpg | X-Line26 mpg |
| City mpg | EX25 mpg | X-Line24 mpg |
| Highway mpg | EX33 mpg | X-Line30 mpg |
| Tire diameter | EX29.1″ | X-Line29.2″ |
| Wheel size | EX18″ | X-Line19″ |
| Ground clearance | EX7.1″ | X-Line8.3″ |
| What | EX | X-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle | EXUnpowered rear axle | X-LineActive AWD · electronic rear coupling |
| Wheels | EX18-inch alloy wheels | X-Line19-inch alloy wheels |
| Tires | EX235/60R18 all-season tires | X-Line235/55R19 all-season tires |
| Roof glass | EXNone | X-LinePanoramic sunroof |
| What | EX | X-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Roof rails | EXNot included | X-LineYes |
| Snow / Mud / Sand Terrain Modes | EXNot included | X-LineYes |
The same on both: horsepower (187 hp) and cargo behind the rear seats (39.6 cu ft).
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- Hybrid LX vs Hybrid S
- Hybrid S vs Hybrid EX
- Hybrid EX vs Hybrid X-Line
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- Hybrid X-Line vs Plug-in Hybrid X-Line
- Plug-in Hybrid X-Line vs Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige
- A hybrid powertrain
- A plug-in hybrid powertrain
- Active all-wheel drive
- A panoramic sunroof
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- A 360° Surround View Monitor
- A smart power liftgate
- A heated steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
Build your own
Switch to the EX in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The X-Line, as it comes
↑ The answerX-Line
$34,790
X-Line
$34,790
- MPG
- mpg
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- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 24 city · 30 hwy · EPA estimate
- Horsepower
- hp
- 2.5L gasoline engine
- Cargo space
- ft³
- SAE · behind second row · cargo floor low
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Manufacturer minimum clearance
- Curb weight
- lb
- Manufacturer minimum by powertrain/drive; equipped vehicle weighs more
- Has Active AWD
- Has Heated seats
- Has Panoramic roof
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Powertrain
Comfort & tech
What your options change
This is a stock X-Line. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has Active AWD
- Has Heated seats
- Has Panoramic roof
- Powertrain
- 2.5L gasoline
- Drive
- Active AWD · mechanical rear drive
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Torque
- 178 lb-ft
- City / hwy
- 24 / 30 mpg
- Cargo, folded
- 74.1 cu ft · SAE, floor low
- Rear legroom
- 41.3″
- Tires
- 235/55R19 all-season tires
- Seats
- SynTex seat trim
- Roof
- Panoramic sunroof
- Tailgate
- Smart power liftgate
- Ventilated seats
- Not equipped
- Surround view
- Rear camera
- Touchscreen
- 12.3″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- Instruments
- 12.3″ panel with 4.2″ TFT
- Towing
- Up to 2,500 lb with trailer brakes; verify vehicle