Kia Sportage: Engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the Kia Sportage have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Kia Sportage engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2004 to 2021.

The timing chains in Kia Sportage are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used Kia Sportage, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

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Kia Sportage engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in Kia Sportage that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

Kia Sportage 2004 – 2007

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2004 and 2007.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Kia Sportage 2.0 CVVT 2004 – 2007	141 hp	Timing belt
Kia Sportage 2.0 CVVT 4WD 2004 – 2007	141 hp	Timing belt
Kia Sportage 2.7 V6 4WD 2004 – 2007	175 hp	Timing belt
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 4WD 2004 – 2007	113 hp	Timing belt
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 4WD 2004 – 2007	140 hp	Timing belt

Kia Sportage 2008 – 2010

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2008 and 2010.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Kia Sportage 2.0 CVVT 4WD 2008 – 2010	141 hp	Timing belt
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 4WD 2008 – 2010	140 hp	Timing belt
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 2008 – 2010	150 hp	Timing belt
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 4WD 2008 – 2010	150 hp	Timing belt

Kia Sportage 2011 – 2014

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2011 and 2014.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2011 – 2014	135 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 2.0 CVVT 4WD 2011 – 2014	163 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2011 – 2014	115 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi AWD 2011 – 2014	136 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi AWD 2011 – 2014	184 hp	Timing chain

Kia Sportage 2014 – 2015

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2014 and 2015.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2014 – 2015	135 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2014 – 2015	115 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi AWD 2014 – 2015	136 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi AWD 2014 – 2015	184 hp	Timing chain

Kia Sportage 2016 – 2019

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2016 and 2019.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2016 – 2019	132 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2016 – 2019	177 hp	?
Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD 2016 – 2019	177 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2016 – 2019	115 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2016 – 2019	141 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi AWD 2016 – 2019	184 hp	Timing chain

Kia Sportage 2019 – 2021

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2019 and 2021.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD 2019 – 2021	177 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi AWD 2019 – 2021	136 hp	Timing chain
Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi AWD 2019 – 2021	136 hp	Timing chain

Does the Kia Sportage have a timing chain or timing belt?

Most engines in the Kia Sportage have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. As long as you take care of service and oil changes, the timing chains in Kia Sportage are known to last very well.