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1998 Kia Sportage VIN decoder

Decode any 1998 Kia Sportage VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1998 Kia Sportage VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier KND. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 5 here. The factory records place assembly at Whasung, South Korea. One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.0L · 4-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1998 Kia Sportage VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1998 Kia Sportage trims, engines and plants

2 build configurations across 99 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

EngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
2.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorWhasung, South Korea50
2.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorWhasung, South Korea49

Sample 1998 Kia Sportage VINs

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VINEngineBodyPlantAction
KNDJA7230W55583942.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7230W55593212.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7230W55638542.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7230W55674212.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7230W55788382.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7231W55555672.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7231W55631492.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7231W55705852.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7231W55708312.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7231W55735972.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7232W55564982.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7232W55732672.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7233W55550672.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7233W55602982.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7233W55664872.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7233W55700682.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7233W55718492.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7233W55728242.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7234W55702112.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7234W55743382.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7235W55714812.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7235W55793232.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7236W55523422.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7236W55616692.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7236W55625632.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7236W55641182.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7236W55697692.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7236W55764322.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55571312.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55591712.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55630882.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55730402.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55764722.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55765192.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55770692.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7237W55795032.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55577702.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55588852.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55637772.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55641672.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55642512.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55690002.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55741472.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55782292.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7238W55794282.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7239W55535962.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7239W55568542.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7239W55596422.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA7239W55642092.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55551802.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

KNDJA7230W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7231W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7232W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7233W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7234W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7235W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7236W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7237W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7238W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA7239W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJA723XW5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Whasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

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