Kia Sportage cargo space by generation
Kia Sportage cargo data covers 7 generations sold in the US, 1995 to the present. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 23.6 cu ft to 55.4 cu ft. With the seats folded, 25.8 cu ft to 74.1 cu ft. The 2022–2024 generation has the most space, 74.1 cu ft (2098 L) at most.
Generations
| Generation | Class | Seats up | Seats down | VE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–present | Small SUVs | 39.6 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | VE 87 |
| 2022–2024 · 6th generation | Small SUVs | 39.6 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | VE 87 |
| 2017–2021 · 5th generation | Small SUVs | 30.7 cu ft | 60.1 cu ft | VE 31 |
| 2009–2016 · 4th generation | SUVs | 26.1 cu ft | 66.6 cu ft | VE 56 |
| 2005–2008 | SUVs | 23.6 cu ft | 66.6 cu ft | VE — |
| 1999–2002 · 2nd generation | SUVs | 55.4 cu ft | 25.8 cu ft | VE 10 |
| 1995–1998 · 1st generation | Special purpose vehicles | 25.8 cu ft | 55.4 cu ft | VE — |
Seats-up and seats-down figures are the largest published for each generation; see a generation's page for every configuration, opening sizes and sources. How we measure.