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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
KNDJA723XW55597632.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55644312.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55660652.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55667592.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55680262.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55713012.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55763052.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55764512.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJA723XW55785862.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7230W55686322.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7231W55544782.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7231W55606842.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7231W55685432.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7231W55726422.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7231W55783132.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7232W55544422.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7232W55571012.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7232W55618302.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7232W55682302.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7232W55685972.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7232W55690542.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7232W55736542.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7233W55562812.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7234W55553202.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7234W55582822.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7234W55621712.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7235W55555222.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7235W55616612.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7235W55647852.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7235W55763712.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7236W55639702.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7236W55672122.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7236W55729442.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7237W55562182.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7237W55608492.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7237W55618412.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7237W55778932.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7237W55790622.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7238W55517862.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7238W55519482.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7238W55624502.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7238W55647502.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7238W55672132.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7238W55769322.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7239W55521402.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7239W55563342.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7239W55628762.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB7239W55690522.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Whasung, South Korea
KNDJB723XW55520512.0L · 4-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Whasung, South Korea
kndja723xw5567927---

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

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)
KNDJB7230W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7231W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7232W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7233W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7234W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7235W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7236W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7237W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7238W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB7239W5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
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)
KNDJB723XW5
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4x2
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

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