Lally Kia’s 2026 Kia Sportage Cabin Dimensions Guide

Blog May 31st, 2026

A photo of the front seats in the 2026 Kia Sportage.

New Kia Sportage Cargo & Passenger Capacity Specs

The 2026 Kia Sportage is among our most popular models for solo drivers and families alike, and it’s no surprise: in the back, a dual-stage cargo floor lets you unlock up to 2,098 L of cargo space for luggage, camping gear, baby essentials, groceries, flat-packed furniture, and more, while the cabin seats 5 and invites you and your crew to relax whatever the weather with standard & available heating and ventilation settings.

Keep reading as our experts at Lally Kia showcase the 2026 Kia Sportage’s cargo & passenger stats, and schedule your test drive with us in Chatham, ON to see if this adventurous SUV is the right fit for your family!

Learn more about the 2026 Kia Sportage at Kia.ca

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How Many Seats Does a 2026 Kia Sportage Have?

The 2026 Kia Sportage offers seating for 5 with up to 1,052 L of leg room. Heated front seats come standard on all trims for when the weather turns cold, and additional cozy amenities (such as a Heated Steering Wheel and Heated Rear Seats) are available on higher trims. When Chatham’s summers come around, the 2026 Kia Sportage keeps things cool with available Ventilated Front Row Seats for you and your co-pilot.

2026 Kia Sportage Passenger Dimensions (mm)

	Front Row	Second Row
Head Room	1,006	1,000
Shoulder Room	1,461	1,412
Hip Room	1,392	1,357
Leg room	1,052	1,050

What is the Cargo Capacity of the 2026 Kia Sportage?

Once you’ve got everyone comfortably on board, you’re going to want plenty of space for their must-haves. Fortunately, the 2026 Kia Sportage features up to 2,098 L of cargo space and a dual-level cargo floor that can be removed to accommodate larger items. Alternatively, leave the cargo floor in place for cargo capacity up to 1,962 L with a compartment for your smaller items or valuables that you want to keep hidden.

2026 Sportage Cargo Capacity (L)

	Behind First Row (Second Row Folded Down)	Behind Second Row (All Seats in Use)
Cargo Floor High	1,962	1,036
Cargo Floor Low	2,098	1,121

Can 4 Large Suitcases Fit Inside the 2026 Kia Sportage?

The 2026 Kia Sportage boasts incredible versatility, whether you’re driving with the rear up or down, offering up to 1,036 L behind the second row for luggage, groceries, and baby gear, or up to 2,098 L of cargo space behind the front row for camping equipment, flat-packed furniture, DIY materials, or bikes with the front wheels removed and packed separately:

What Can Fit Inside the 2026 Sportage?

Daily Life & Family Mode (Seats in use for approx 1,036 L)	Utility & Recreation Mode (Seats Folded for approx 2,098 L)
4 – 5 Full-Sized Checked Suitcases + 2–3 Smaller Carry-On Bags & Backpacks	Flat-Packed Furniture Boxes
15 – 20 Fully-Loaded Paper Grocery Bags	8-Ft Lengths of Lumber or PVC pipes
A Large, Double-Seater Stroller + 3–4 Large Duffel Bags	6-Person Tent, Coolers, Sleeping bags, chairs & Outdoor Cooking Equipment
2 – 3 Full Golf Bags with Clubs	Two Adult Bicycles (with the Front Wheels Removed)