The batteries installed on the Kia Sportage must have certain parameters and characteristics. If the battery is selected incorrectly, the car may not start, and in some cases it may not be placed in its regular place.
This article will discuss the main battery models that are installed on all generations of these cars, as well as talk about how to replace the battery with your own hands.
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Life and when to change
Battery life is usually 3-5 years. With careful use, this period can last up to 7-9 years, but this is the exception rather than the rule.
If the “age” of the battery is already significant or the battery may not always start up even if the frost is not very bad, then it is better to change the power source in advance. The optimal time for this kind of work is the first half of the fall.
At this time, there is still no frost and daylight hours are quite long, so the battery load is relatively small. After a couple of months, with the onset of cold weather, old batteries may not be able to cope with providing the necessary amount of electricity.
At the first sign that the battery has reached its end of life (quickly sits down, discharge current is reduced, the starter is spinning in debt), it is recommended to replace the battery. Only the products with suitable characteristics, sizes and position of the terminals on the housing should be replaced in place of the original battery. Ideally, it is better to take the same as it was.
What characteristics should you look at when choosing
When choosing a new battery for Kia Sportage, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:
- Dimensions
- Capacity.
- Starting current.
- Polarity.
- Year of issue.
Dimensions are very important, because if too large a battery is installed, then the space in the engine compartment may not be enough. It is complicated by the fact that depending on the country of production, standard batteries are installed in some cars, and in some Asian ASIA types.
Capacity is also a very important parameter, because cars are equipped with different volume motors and a more powerful engine requires a higher capacity. Kia Sportage, depending on the model and configuration, is equipped with engines from 70 to 261 liters. sec., therefore, the battery capacity can be from 55 to 75 Ah. The same story with the cold scroll current.
The location of the battery in the engine compartment of the Kia Sportage does not allow the installation of batteries with direct polarity. For this reason, only a product with a reverse terminal arrangement should be selected in the store.
Another parameter that is important for batteries of any type is the pre-sale storage period. If more than 1 year has passed from the moment of production, then it is worth looking for more recent products.
Which battery to choose
Depending on the model and generation, the battery will vary.
Kia Sportage II
The second generation was produced from 2004 to 2008, after which restyling was issued until 2010. Both versions of the car were produced with the same power units, but they had different electronic equipment, so the batteries will be different.
Kia Sportage II 2004 - 2008
| Engine | Capacity, Ah | Starting current, A | Body | Dimensions, mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (142 h.p.) | 55-75 | 430-700 | EURO | 242x175x190 |
| 2.0 (142 h.p.) | 55-75 | 430-700 | ASIA | 232x173x225 |
| 2.0d (112 h.p.) | 80-115 | 720-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.0d (140 h.p.) | 80-115 | 720-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.7 (175 h.p.) | 70-85 | 600-850 | ASIA | 260x173x225 |
Kia Sportage II 2008 - 2010 restyling
| Engine | Capacity, Ah | Starting current, A | Body | Dimensions, mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (142 h.p.) | 60-80 | 510-840 | EURO | 278x175x190 |
| 2.0 (142 h.p.) | 60-80 | 510-840 | ASIA | 232x173x225 |
| 2.0d (112 h.p.) | 80-115 | 720-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.0d (140 h.p.) | 80-115 | 640-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.7 (175 h.p.) | 80-115 | 640-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
Dimensions may vary up and down by 3-5 mm.
Kia Sportage III
In the third generation, the range of units has expanded significantly. At the same time, Kia Sportage III 2010 - 2014 and Kia Sportage III Restyling 2014 - 2018 do not have any
Kia Sportage III 2010 - 2014
| Engine | Capacity, Ah | Starting current, A | Body | Dimensions, mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (135 h.p.) | 60-75 | 510-700 | ASIA | 232x173x225 |
| 2.0 (150 h.p.) | 60-85 | 510-850 | EURO | 260x173x225 |
| 2.0 (150 h.p.) | 60-85 | 510-850 | ASIA | 232x173x225 |
| 2.0 (261 h.p.) | 60-75 | 510-700 | ASIA | 232x173x225 |
| 2.4 (176 h.p.) | 80-115 | 575-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 1.7d (115 h.p.) | 90-115 | 570-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.0d (136 h.p.) | 75-115 | 575-920 | EURO | 260x175x225 |
| 2.0d (136 h.p.) | 75-115 | 575-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.0d (184 h.p.) | 75-115 | 575-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
Kia Sportage III 2014 - 2018 restyling
| Engine | Capacity, Ah | Starting current, A | Body | Dimensions, mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (135 h.p.) | 60-75 | 510-700 | ASIA | 232x173x225 |
| 2.0 (150 h.p.) | 68-85 | 600-850 | ASIA | 260x173x225 |
| 2.0 (166 h.p.) | 68-85 | 600-850 | ASIA | 260x173x225 |
| 1.7d (115 h.p.) | 90-115 | 640-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.0d (136 h.p.) | 90-115 | 640-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
| 2.0d (184 h.p.) | 90-115 | 640-920 | ASIA | 306x173x225 |
Dimensions may vary up and down by 3-5 mm.
How to change the battery
When a new battery is purchased and charged, you can proceed directly to installing the battery on the machine. First you need to remove the battery that is dead. To perform this operation, you must:
- Open the hood.
- Remove the protective cover.
- Disconnect the terminals (first remove the negative terminal).
- Unscrew the battery holder.
- Remove the battery.
Installing a new battery is performed in reverse order. You can find out how correctly the battery replacement operation was performed immediately after connecting the terminals.
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