Verified · EU type-approval masses7 datapoints
| Mass | Value | Provenance |
|---|---|---|
| Coupling Vertical | 100 kg | Verified[2] |
| Maximum axle load | 1,200–1,260 kg (varies by homologated variant) | Verified[2] |
| Maximum mass of combination (vehicle + trailer) | 3,760 kg | Verified[2] |
| Technically permissible maximum laden mass | 2,110 kg | Verified[2] |
| Mass in running order (EU type-approval) | 1,565 kg | Verified[2] |
| Towing capacity — braked trailer | 1,650 kg | Verified[2] |
| Towing capacity — unbraked trailer | 750 kg | Verified[2] |
Headline capacity (across all trims)
Max braked trailer
1,650kg
3,638 lb
Max unbraked trailer
750kg
1,653 lb
Per-trim ratings 5 trims
Catalogue data — legacy, not yet cross-checked against a primary document| Trim | Curb weight | GVWR | Trailer (braked) | Trailer (unbraked) | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 T-GDi (230 Hp) HEV AWD Automatic | 1640 kg · 3616 lb | 2245 kg · 4949 lb | 1650 kg · 3638 lb | 750 kg · 1653 lb | Legacy — unverified |
| 2.5 Smartstream GDI (187 Hp) Automatic | 1530 kg · 3373 lb | 2120 kg · 4674 lb | 1650 kg · 3638 lb | 750 kg · 1653 lb | Legacy — unverified |
| 2.5 Smartstream GDI (187 Hp) AWD Automatic | 1607 kg · 3543 lb | 2200 kg · 4850 lb | 1650 kg · 3638 lb | 750 kg · 1653 lb | Legacy — unverified |
| 1.6 T-GDi (265 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD Automatic | 1905 kg · 4200 lb | — | 1350 kg · 2976 lb | — | Legacy — unverified |
| 2.0 Smartstream CRDi (186 Hp) 4WD Automatic | 1685 kg · 3715 lb | — | 1350 kg · 2976 lb | — | Legacy — unverified |
Frequently asked
- What is the towing capacity of the Kia Sportage V?
- Manufacturer-rated braked-trailer towing capacity on the Sportage V (2021 – present) peaks at 1650 kg · 3638 lb, depending on trim and tow-package option. Unbraked trailer capacity is rated up to 750 kg · 1653 lb.
- Braked vs unbraked — what's the difference?
- A braked trailer has its own service brake system (electric or hydraulic, actuated from the tow vehicle). It can be heavier because braking effort is shared. An unbraked trailer relies entirely on the tow vehicle's brakes — the rated capacity is much lower (typically 750 kg in EU, ~1,000 lb in US convention). Mixing the two ratings is a common mistake.
- What is GVWR and how does it relate to payload?
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum total weight of the vehicle including passengers, cargo, fuel, and the tongue load of any trailer. Payload = GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate manufacturer rating, but the GVWR limit still applies once you load the tongue.
- What is the EU type-approval mass of the Kia Sportage V?
- Mass in running order (EU type-approval, CoC §13) is 1565 kg, verified directly against the manufacturer's EC Certificate of Conformity.
Related
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Sources
- Kia Sportage (NQ5) Service ManualRetrieved 2026-05-19
- Kia — EC Certificate of Conformity, Kia Sportage (2021)First-party CoC scan; facts read directly from the document.Retrieved 2026-11-02