Tow Chart

2020 Kia Sportage towing capacity

Up to 2,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: LX, LX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD), 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), FWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,653 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating2,000 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 1,653 lbs.

The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.

2020 Kia Sportage towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineHitch type not statedConfigurations
2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)2,000 lbs12
2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)2,000 lbs4

2020 Kia Sportage towing capacity chart

All 16 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

2020 Kia Sportage 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
LX, LX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD2,000 lbsp. 4
S, S, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD2,000 lbsp. 4
EX, EX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD2,000 lbsp. 4
LX, LX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD2,000 lbsp. 4
S, S, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD2,000 lbsp. 4
EX, EX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD2,000 lbsp. 4
LX, LX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD1,653 lbsp. 4
S, S, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD1,653 lbsp. 4
EX, EX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD1,653 lbsp. 4
LX, LX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD1,653 lbsp. 4
S, S, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD1,653 lbsp. 4
EX, EX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD1,653 lbsp. 4
2020 Kia Sportage 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)The SX Turbo trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD2,000 lbsp. 4from the publisher's web page
SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)The SX Turbo trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD2,000 lbsp. 4from the publisher's web page
SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)The SX Turbo trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.FWD1,653 lbsp. 4from the publisher's web page
SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)The SX Turbo trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document.AWD1,653 lbsp. 4from the publisher's web page

Common questions

Which 2020 Kia Sportage engine tows the most?

2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), at up to 2,000 lbs. Next is 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) at up to 2,000 lbs.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2020 Kia Sportage Press Specs. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2020 Kia Sportage

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.

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