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2020 Kia Sportage towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,653lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,300 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,653 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,322 lb
Margin
353 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,322 lbRating: 1,653 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,322 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
1,653 lb
80% of the rating
1,322 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,322 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,322 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,322 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,653 lb: LX AWD, $25,490.

2020 Kia Sportage tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
LX AWD2.4LAWD1,653 lb3,448 lb to 3,997 lb$25,490
S AWD2.4LAWD1,653 lb3,448 lb to 3,997 lb$27,840
EX AWD2.4LAWD1,653 lb3,448 lb to 3,997 lb$28,790
SX Turbo FWD2.0LFWD1,653 lb3,666 lb$33,590
LX FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,305 lb to 3,596 lb$23,990
S FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,305 lb to 3,596 lb$26,140
EX FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,305 lb to 3,596 lb$27,290
SX Turbo AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,765 lb$35,090

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002,5002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2019: 2,000 lb to 1,650 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 1,650 lb to 1,653 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 1,653 lb to 2,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Kia Sorento5,000 lbLX V6 AWD$32,390
Kia Telluride5,000 lbLX FWD$31,890
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,055
Kia Sportage (this car)1,653 lbLX AWD$25,490
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,150
Hyundai Tucson1,000 lbSE AWD$24,950

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked