2023 Kia Sportage Oil Type & Capacity
The 2023 Kia Sportage oil type depends on the engine: the EX, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the EX, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the Hybrid EX takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Hybrid LX, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Hybrid LX, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Hybrid SX Prestige takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the LX, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the LX, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the Plug-In Hybrid X-Line takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the SX Prestige, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX Prestige, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the X-Line takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the X-Pro takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the X-Pro Prestige takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EX, AWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- EX, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Hybrid EX: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Hybrid LX, AWD: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Hybrid LX, FWD: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Hybrid SX Prestige: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- LX, AWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- LX, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Plug-In Hybrid X-Line: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- SX Prestige, AWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX Prestige, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX, AWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- X-Line: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- X-Pro: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- X-Pro Prestige: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX, AWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| EX, FWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid EX — 1.6L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid LX, AWD — 1.6L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid LX, FWD — 1.6L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid SX Prestige — 1.6L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, AWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, FWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| Plug-In Hybrid X-Line — 1.6L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige — 1.6L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| SX Prestige, AWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX Prestige, FWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX, AWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX, FWD — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Line — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Pro — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Pro Prestige — 2.5L Eng | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.2 quarts (8.7 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2023 Kia Sportage take?
It depends on the engine: EX, AWD uses 0W-20; EX, FWD uses 0W-20; Hybrid EX uses 0W-20; Hybrid LX, AWD uses 0W-20; Hybrid LX, FWD uses 0W-20; Hybrid SX Prestige uses 0W-20; LX, AWD uses 0W-20; LX, FWD uses 0W-20; Plug-In Hybrid X-Line uses 0W-20; Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige uses 0W-20; SX Prestige, AWD uses 0W-20; SX Prestige, FWD uses 0W-20; SX, AWD uses 0W-20; SX, FWD uses 0W-20; X-Line uses 0W-20; X-Pro uses 0W-20; X-Pro Prestige uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2023 Kia Sportage take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EX, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; EX, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Hybrid EX holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Hybrid LX, AWD holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Hybrid LX, FWD holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Hybrid SX Prestige holds 5.07 quarts with filter; LX, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; LX, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Plug-In Hybrid X-Line holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige holds 5.07 quarts with filter; SX Prestige, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX Prestige, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; X-Line holds 6.13 quarts with filter; X-Pro holds 6.13 quarts with filter; X-Pro Prestige holds 6.13 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2023 Kia Sportage?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2023 Kia Sportage. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.