2013 Kia Sportage Speaker Sizes

The 2013 Kia Sportage speaker size chart provides factory specifications for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information includes speaker locations throughout the audio system: front door panel, rear door panel, rear, and rear side panel positions. Details cover original equipment specifications to assist with aftermarket component installations.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear 8 Subwoofer
  • Secondary sound location
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 8 Woofer
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2013 Kia Sportage Speaker Replacement Summary

5 total positions
3 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 1

2013 Kia Sportage Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2013 Kia Sportage audio system features separate tweeter locations in the front door panels, suggesting a factory component speaker design that separates high frequencies from mid and low frequency reproduction.
  • Front and rear door panels share the same 6.5 inch speaker size, which may simplify replacement if someone chooses to upgrade both locations with matching components or full-range speakers.
  • The presence of dedicated 1 inch tweeter positions indicates that front soundstage upgrades could benefit from component speaker systems rather than coaxial designs, potentially maintaining the factory's separation of frequency ranges.
  • An 8 inch subwoofer location in the rear area provides a factory bass solution, though this position might offer modest output compared to aftermarket dedicated subwoofer enclosures.
  • The rear side panel includes an 8 inch woofer location, which likely handles mid-bass frequencies and could contribute to overall low-frequency reinforcement beyond what the door-mounted speakers provide.
  • Both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility suggests flexibility in head unit replacement options, potentially allowing for touchscreen or advanced connectivity upgrades without dashboard modification concerns.
  • The combination of tweeters, midbass drivers, and dedicated woofer positions indicates a multi-way speaker configuration that separates frequency duties across multiple drivers rather than relying solely on full-range speakers.
  • Upgrading the 6.5 inch door speakers might provide the most noticeable sound quality improvement, as door-mounted speakers typically handle the majority of vocal and instrumental frequency ranges in automotive audio systems.